Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The 2023/24 season for St Ellant in the seventh division of the league has been a challenging journey. Finishing in 9th place with 24 points from 22 matches, the team faced a tough campaign marked by inconsistency and resilience. Despite the hurdles, the squad managed to score 57 goals, just edging out their opponents with a goal difference of +1—a fun fact that highlights their offensive efforts despite overall struggles. Interestingly, this positive goal difference is a rare bright spot in a season where the team often found themselves fighting to stay afloat.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
24
Record
7-3-12
GD
+1
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
9th
Points
24
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
Alejandro Mendoza
AM
14 contributions
Top scorer
Renato Chagas
RW
6 goals
Top assists
Alejandro Mendoza
AM
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P29
- Scoring
- 57
- P79
- Defence
- 56
- P21
- Goal difference
- +1
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-3-12
Wins
7
32%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
+1 GD
Goal Contributions
Renato Chagas
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Mahmoud Mamdouh
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Alejandro Mendoza
Player · 5G · 9A
14
Federico Lima
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Luis Vega
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
The 2023/24 season for St Ellant in the seventh division of the league has been a challenging journey. Finishing in 9th place with 24 points from 22 matches, the team faced a tough campaign marked by inconsistency and resilience. Despite the hurdles, the squad managed to score 57 goals, just edging out their opponents with a goal difference of +1—a fun fact that highlights their offensive efforts despite overall struggles. Interestingly, this positive goal difference is a rare bright spot in a season where the team often found themselves fighting to stay afloat.
This season's narrative is one of perseverance. The team showed flashes of brilliance, with standout performances from key players who contributed both offensively and defensively. While the overall record may not reflect a successful campaign, the effort and potential are clear signs that with some adjustments, St Ellant can aim higher in the next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorer:Renato Chagas with 6 goals
- Most Assists:Alejandro Mendoza with 9 assists
- Defensive Resilience:Goals conceded only slightly more than goals scored
- Player Contribution:Multiple players contributed significantly across the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed offensive prowess and defensive resilience, consistency remains a challenge. The high number of losses indicates a need for stronger defensive organization and perhaps more tactical discipline. Improving in these areas could help convert draws into wins and reduce the number of goals conceded.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
St Ellant's season was characterized by fighting spirit and moments of individual brilliance. The team’s positive goal difference and contributions from key players highlight potential that can be harnessed with strategic improvements. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and consistency will be crucial for climbing higher in the league standings. With continued effort and development, St Ellant can look to turn their battling spirit into more tangible success in the seasons ahead.