Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Bastle United’s 7th division campaign was a challenging journey, marked by resilience amid adversity. Finishing 8th in league 54 with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses, the team faced a tough season that tested their limits. Despite the setbacks, the season was uniquely memorable, with moments of individual brilliance and team effort shining through. Did you know? Bastle United’s season of football has its own unique story, filled with perseverance and unexpected highlights.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
8th
Points
23
Record
7-2-13
GD
-14
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
8th
Points
23
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Marcial Carrasco
AM
14 contributions
Top scorer
Boris Šimunić
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Marcial Carrasco
AM
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P33
- Scoring
- 43
- P38
- Defence
- 57
- P38
- Goal difference
- -14
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-2-13
Wins
7
32%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-14 GD
Goal Contributions
Boris Šimunić
Player · 11G
11
Sanghyun Ryu
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Milton Silva
Player · 6G · 5A
11
Marcial Carrasco
Player · 5G · 9A
14
Jose Rodriguez
Player · 4G
4
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
Bastle United’s 7th division campaign was a challenging journey, marked by resilience amid adversity. Finishing 8th in league 54 with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses, the team faced a tough season that tested their limits. Despite the setbacks, the season was uniquely memorable, with moments of individual brilliance and team effort shining through. Did you know? Bastle United’s season of football has its own unique story, filled with perseverance and unexpected highlights.
The team’s offensive efforts yielded 43 goals, while defensively they conceded 57, resulting in a goal difference of -14. The squad’s top scorer, Boris Šimunić, contributed 11 goals in just 10 appearances, showcasing his importance to the team. The season was a testament to collective effort, with players like Milton Silva and Marcial Carrasco providing vital goals and assists, even if the overall results didn’t always go their way.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Boris Šimunić’s impressive goal-scoring streak with 11 goals in 10 appearances
- Milestone: Multiple players contributing with goals and assists, demonstrating team versatility
- Resilient performances despite a tough league position
- Notable offensive output of 43 goals across the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Bastle United’s season revealed defensive vulnerabilities, conceding 57 goals. Strengthening defensive organization and consistency could help turn close matches into wins. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and reducing the goal difference gap would be vital for climbing higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bastle United’s 2023/24 season was a testament to perseverance amid adversity. The team showcased individual brilliance, especially from Šimunić and Silva, and demonstrated resilience despite a challenging league campaign. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and goal conversion will be crucial for future success. The season’s story is one of battling against the odds, with potential for growth and improvement in the seasons to come.