Season Review · July 28, 2025
Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Craple United delivered a commendable performance in the 11th season, finishing second in their division with a record that highlights their resilience and attacking prowess. Their goal difference of +43 stands out as one of the best in Division 5, showcasing their solid defensive organization combined with an effective attack. This season's journey was marked by consistency, with only five losses and a remarkable 72 goals scored, reflecting their offensive strength and tactical discipline.
Gary's mark
5/5
Very Good
Finished
2nd
Points
47
Record
15-2-5
GD
+43
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
2nd
Points
47
Win Rate
68%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Alejandro Alegre
RF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Alejandro Alegre
RF
8 goals
Top assists
Marcel Allard
LF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 47
- P88
- Scoring
- 72
- P88
- Defence
- 29
- P79
- Goal difference
- +43
- P88
5/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
15-2-5
Wins
15
68%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
5
23%
Attack · Defence
+43 GD
Goal Contributions
Alejandro Alegre
Player · 8G · 3A
11
Marcel Allard
Player · 5G · 4A
9
Tomita Hata
Player · 4G · 4A
8
Jose Vasquez
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Marko Babić
Player · 2G · 3A
5
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
Craple United delivered a commendable performance in the 11th season, finishing second in their division with a record that highlights their resilience and attacking prowess. Their goal difference of +43 stands out as one of the best in Division 5, showcasing their solid defensive organization combined with an effective attack. This season's journey was marked by consistency, with only five losses and a remarkable 72 goals scored, reflecting their offensive strength and tactical discipline.
Fun fact: Craple United's goal difference of +43 is among the best in Division 5, a testament to their balanced approach and defensive solidity. Their season was characterized by a steady flow of goals and minimal defensive lapses, making them a formidable side throughout the campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 2nd place in Division 6, narrowly missing the top spot
- Scored 72 goals, demonstrating attacking efficiency
- Conceded only 29 goals, showcasing defensive resilience
- Maintained an impressive goal difference of +43
- Consistent team performances with only 2 draws all season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Craple United's season was highly successful, there is room to enhance consistency in away fixtures and tighten defensive organization during high-pressure moments. Increasing squad depth could also help sustain performance levels across the demanding fixtures of next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Craple United's season was marked by strong attacking output, defensive solidity, and overall consistency, earning them a well-deserved second-place finish. Their balanced squad and collective effort were key drivers of their success. Moving forward, focusing on away game performance and squad depth could elevate their standing further. With their current form and team spirit, they are poised for continued success in the upcoming seasons.