Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The 11th season for Frayth-le in the 7th division of the league has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for stability. Finishing in 8th place with just 7 wins, 1 draw, and 14 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season? A goal difference of -49, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the squad and contributed heavily to their overall struggles.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
8th
Points
22
Record
7-1-14
GD
-49
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
22
Win Rate
32%
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
Peter Thomas
AM
5 contributions
Top scorer
Peter Thomas
AM
3 goals
Top assists
David Girard
LM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P38
- Scoring
- 35
- P38
- Defence
- 84
- P13
- Goal difference
- -49
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-1-14
Wins
7
32%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-49 GD
Goal Contributions
Manuel Vargas
Player · 3G
3
James Reynolds
Player · 3G
3
Peter Thomas
Player · 3G
3
Raymond Sanchez
Player · 2G · 1A
3
David Girard
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
The 11th season forFrayth-lein the 7th division of the league has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for stability. Finishing in 8th place with just 7 wins, 1 draw, and 14 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season? A goal difference of -49, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the squad and contributed heavily to their overall struggles.
Despite the setbacks, there were moments of individual brilliance and team effort. The team’s top performers contributed in multiple ways, showing resilience and a fighting spirit, even if the results didn’t always reflect their efforts. The season has been a testament to perseverance amid adversity, with lessons learned for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Manuel Vargas, James Reynolds, and Peter Thomas each scored 3 goals, showcasing offensive contributions from multiple players
- David Girard led in assists with 3, demonstrating creative playmaking
- The team showed fighting spirit with a handful of wins and consistent appearances from key players
- Defensive resilience remains a work in progress, but individual efforts kept the team competitive at times
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains a critical area for development, as evidenced by the -49 goal difference. Improving defensive cohesion, reducing individual errors, and strengthening the backline could turn the tide in future seasons. Additionally, consistency across matches and capitalizing on scoring opportunities will be vital for better results.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
The 2023/24 season forFrayth-lehas been a tough but instructive campaign. The team demonstrated resilience and individual talent, but defensive frailties and inconsistent results hindered their progress. Strengths include the collective effort of key players and the potential for growth. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and tactical discipline will be essential to climb the league table and achieve more positive outcomes.