Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The 11th season for Markiple in division 7 of league 49 has been a challenging journey. Finishing in 9th place with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. Despite the difficulties, Markiple demonstrated resilience, with some standout individual performances that kept spirits high. A fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -29, highlighting ongoing defensive struggles that hampered their overall success.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
23
Record
7-2-13
GD
-29
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
23
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
James Johnson
RF
11 contributions
Top scorer
James Johnson
RF
8 goals
Top assists
Terry West
RCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P29
- Scoring
- 41
- P29
- Defence
- 70
- P29
- Goal difference
- -29
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-2-13
Wins
7
32%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-29 GD
Goal Contributions
James Johnson
Player · 8G · 3A
11
Louis Pierre
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Jose Souza
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Terry West
Player · 3G · 6A
9
Roberto Acosta
Player · 2G · 4A
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 11th season for Markiple in division 7 of league 49 has been a challenging journey. Finishing in 9th place with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. Despite the difficulties, Markiple demonstrated resilience, with some standout individual performances that kept spirits high. A fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -29, highlighting ongoing defensive struggles that hampered their overall success.
This season's narrative was one of perseverance amid adversity. While the team struggled defensively, they showed attacking intent and individual brilliance, often fighting hard in every match. The squad's collective effort was evident, even if the results didn't always reflect their hard work on the pitch.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer:James Johnson with 8 goals
- 🅰Most assists:Terry West with 6 assists
- Consistent performers:All top players made 12+ appearances
- Defensive resilience:No red or yellow cards for key players
- Bright spots:Multiple players contributed offensively and creatively
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, Markiple struggled throughout the season, as reflected by their -29 goal difference. Improving defensive organization and discipline could help turn close losses into draws or wins. Additionally, consistency in performance and reducing conceding errors will be key to climbing higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Markiple's 2023/24 season was marked by resilience and individual contributions amidst a tough campaign. The team showed attacking promise and collective effort, but defensive frailties and inconsistent results hindered their progress. Strengthening defensive solidity and maintaining offensive momentum will be crucial for future success. With some strategic improvements, Markiple can aim higher in the next season.