Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
BlackPool HQ's 11th season in the league was a challenging campaign, marked by resilience and moments of promise. Finishing in 8th place in Division 4 with 28 points, the team faced stiff competition but showed flashes of potential. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +11 — more goals scored than conceded — which highlights their attacking intent and defensive solidity despite inconsistent results.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
8th
Points
28
Record
8-4-10
GD
+11
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
28
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Cameron Roberts
LCF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Simeon Buba
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Renato Galli
LCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P38
- Scoring
- 51
- P38
- Defence
- 40
- P54
- Goal difference
- +11
- P50
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-4-10
Wins
8
36%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+11 GD
Goal Contributions
Simeon Buba
Player · 7G
7
Luis Sosa
Player · 6G
6
Cameron Roberts
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Guido Rizzo
Player · 5G · 4A
9
Bernard Hoffman
Player · 5G · 3A
8
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
BlackPool HQ's 11th season in the league was a challenging campaign, marked by resilience and moments of promise. Finishing in 8th place in Division 4 with 28 points, the team faced stiff competition but showed flashes of potential. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +11 — more goals scored than conceded — which highlights their attacking intent and defensive solidity despite inconsistent results.
This season proved to be a test of perseverance for BlackPool HQ. While the overall record of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses indicates a tough journey, the team’s ability to score goals and maintain a solid goal difference suggests there are building blocks for future success. The squad demonstrated a collective effort, with several players contributing significantly on the pitch.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorer:Simeon Buba with 7 goals
- Most Assists:Guido Rizzo with 4 assists
- Defensive Strength:Only 40 goals conceded across the season
- Player Contribution:Multiple players contributed goals and assists, showcasing team versatility
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team showed attacking flair and defensive resilience, consistency was an issue. The high number of losses indicates a need for better match management and perhaps more tactical stability. Improving in areas such as set-piece defense and maintaining momentum throughout matches could help convert more draws into wins and reduce defeats.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
BlackPool HQ’s season was one of battling against the odds, with notable strengths in goal-scoring and defensive organization. The team’s positive goal difference underscores their attacking potential, but inconsistency and a high number of losses hindered their overall standing. Moving forward, focusing on tactical discipline and consistency could elevate their performance and help climb the league table. The foundation is there — now it’s about building on it for a more successful campaign.