Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The 2023/24 season for Chor Weigh Rovers was a testament to resilience and perseverance, even if the results didn't always reflect their efforts. Competing in Division 6 of League 9, the Rovers finished in 8th place with a total of 32 points. They managed to secure 8 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses, demonstrating a team that fought hard across the campaign. Interestingly, this season was a season of football with its own unique story, marked by close contests and moments of individual brilliance. Despite a slightly negative goal difference of -1, the team showed fighting spirit and a commitment to their collective style of play.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
8th
Points
32
Record
8-8-6
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
8th
Points
32
Win Rate
36%
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
Bernard Poirier
LW
9 contributions
Top scorer
Gino Diana
LCM
6 goals
Top assists
Bernard Poirier
LW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 32
- P38
- Scoring
- 47
- P71
- Defence
- 48
- P38
- Goal difference
- -1
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-8-6
Wins
8
36%
Draws
8
36%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
-1 GD
Goal Contributions
Gino Diana
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Mathieu Verdier
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Jamie Gordon
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Angel Rojas
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Ricardo Serrano
Player · 4G · 2A
6
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 Chor Weigh Rovers was a testament to resilience and perseverance, even if the results didn't always reflect their efforts. Competing in Division 6 of League 9, the Rovers finished in 8th place with a total of 32 points. They managed to secure 8 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses, demonstrating a team that fought hard across the campaign. Interestingly, this season was a season of football with its own unique story, marked by close contests and moments of individual brilliance. Despite a slightly negative goal difference of -1, the team showed fighting spirit and a commitment to their collective style of play.
Throughout the season, the Rovers displayed a balanced approach, with no single player dominating in goals but rather contributing collectively. Their ability to stay competitive in most matches kept them in the mix, even if they fell just short of higher league positions. The season's narrative was one of battling against the odds, with every game adding a new chapter to their ongoing story.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Team Goals:47 goals scored, showcasing attacking intent
- Defensive Resilience:Conceded 48 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Top Scorers:Multiple players contributed with goals, emphasizing team effort
- Consistent Performers:Several players maintained high appearances, showing reliability
- Never Gave Up:A season of fighting spirit despite mixed results
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Chor Weigh Rovers could benefit from tightening their defensive organization, as conceding nearly as many goals as they scored indicates room for defensive improvements. Additionally, converting more of their goal-scoring opportunities could push them higher up the table. Building consistency in performance and perhaps adding depth to their squad could help turn close draws into wins and narrow losses into positive results.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
The Rovers' season was characterized by resilience and team effort, with multiple players stepping up to contribute offensively. Their balanced record reflects a squad that fought hard in every game, even if the results didn't always go their way. Strengths included their collective attacking contributions and consistent appearances from key players. However, defensive solidity and goal conversion remain areas to develop. With some strategic improvements, Chor Weigh Rovers can aim higher in the next campaign, building on the fighting spirit they demonstrated throughout this challenging season.