Season Review · July 28, 2025
Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Tidstley's 11th season in Division 7 has been marked by a display of resilience, teamwork, and steady performance. Finishing in 4th place with 44 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 14 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses. Their impressive goal difference of +40, among the best in Division 7, underscores their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. This season's fun fact highlights their defensive strength: Goal difference of +40 - among the best in Division 7. Such consistency has kept Tidstley in the upper echelon of the league table, setting a solid foundation for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
4th
Points
44
Record
14-2-6
GD
+40
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
4th
Points
44
Win Rate
64%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Guy Lejeune
CF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Guy Lejeune
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Shigeo Ichimura
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 44
- P71
- Scoring
- 56
- P46
- Defence
- 16
- P92
- Goal difference
- +40
- P79
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
14-2-6
Wins
14
64%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+40 GD
Goal Contributions
Guy Lejeune
Player · 11G
11
Mark Miller
Player · 6G · 4A
10
Antonio Santos
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Michael Webb
Player · 4G · 4A
8
Rudolf Böhm
Player · 4G · 3A
7
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview
Filed by
Gary Nano
Tidstley's 11th season in Division 7 has been marked by a display of resilience, teamwork, and steady performance. Finishing in 4th place with 44 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 14 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses. Their impressive goal difference of +40, among the best in Division 7, underscores their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. This season's fun fact highlights their defensive strength:Goal difference of +40 - among the best in Division 7. Such consistency has kept Tidstley in the upper echelon of the league table, setting a solid foundation for future campaigns.
Throughout the season, Tidstley's commitment to collective effort was evident. Their ability to score goals while maintaining a tight defense made them a formidable side. The squad's depth and versatility were on display, with multiple players contributing significantly to the team's overall success. The team’s performance was characterized by resilience and a clear tactical discipline, making them a tough opponent in every fixture.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-four league finish, showcasing consistent performance
- Conceded only 16 goals across the season, one of the best defensive records in Division 7
- Scored 56 goals, demonstrating offensive efficiency
- Maintained a goal difference of +40, a league standout
- Strong team cohesion with multiple players contributing goals and assists
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Tidstley's season has been impressive, there is room to enhance consistency in away fixtures and further tighten defensive organization to reduce goals conceded in certain matches. Developing squad depth to cope with fixture congestion could also bolster their league challenge in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Tidstley's season has been a testament to disciplined teamwork and strategic execution. Their strong defensive record and balanced attack have been key strengths, propelling them into a top-four finish. Moving forward, focusing on away game consistency and squad rotation could elevate their performance even further. Overall, this campaign sets a positive trajectory for Tidstley's continued growth in Division 7.