Season Review · July 28, 2025
Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Holey's 11th season in Division 7 has been a testament to their steady and reliable performance, finishing third in the league with a commendable record of 14 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses. The team’s resilience and tactical discipline have been evident throughout, culminating in a goal difference of +28 — among the best in Division 7 — highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and maintain defensive stability, making them a formidable side in the league.
Gary's mark
5/5
Very Good
Finished
3rd
Points
45
Record
14-3-5
GD
+28
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
3rd
Points
45
Win Rate
64%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Brian Blake
CF
15 contributions
Top scorer
Brian Blake
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Leonardo Bosco
RW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 45
- P79
- Scoring
- 54
- P63
- Defence
- 26
- P92
- Goal difference
- +28
- P71
5/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
14-3-5
Wins
14
64%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
5
23%
Attack · Defence
+28 GD
Goal Contributions
Brian Blake
Player · 11G · 4A
15
Leonardo Bosco
Player · 6G · 6A
12
Paolo Guarino
Player · 5G
5
Geraldo De Carvalho
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Wonsul Koo
Player · 3G · 2A
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
Holey's 11th season in Division 7 has been a testament to their steady and reliable performance, finishing third in the league with a commendable record of 14 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses. The team’s resilience and tactical discipline have been evident throughout, culminating in a goal difference of +28 — among the best in Division 7 — highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and maintain defensive stability, making them a formidable side in the league.
A fun fact about Holey’s season is their goal difference of +28, which ranks among the best in Division 7. This statistic reflects their overall consistency and effectiveness on the pitch, contributing significantly to their high league standing and positive season outlook.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-three league finish, showcasing consistent performance
- Scored 54 goals, demonstrating attacking prowess
- Conceded only 26 goals, reflecting defensive resilience
- Multiple players contributed significantly, with Brian Blake and Leonardo Bosco leading the charge
- Maintained a clean disciplinary record with no yellow or red cards
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Holey’s season has been highly commendable, further consistency in away matches could elevate their league position even higher. Additionally, increasing squad depth to manage fixture congestion and prevent fatigue could be beneficial for sustained success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Holey’s season has been marked by steady performance, tactical discipline, and impressive goal difference, all of which contributed to a strong league finish. Their key players have stepped up consistently, and the team’s defensive resilience has been a cornerstone of their success. Moving forward, focusing on away game consistency and squad depth will be crucial to push even higher in future campaigns. Overall, a very good season that sets a solid foundation for continued excellence.