Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The 11th season for Batfor and was a challenging journey in the seventh division of League 12. Finishing in 10th place with a record of 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses, the team faced numerous hurdles throughout the campaign. Despite the setbacks, the season was a testament to resilience, with moments of brilliance and individual performances shining through. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story — a narrative of perseverance amid adversity.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
10th
Points
23
Record
7-2-13
GD
-7
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
10th
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
4-1-2-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Alberto Orlandi
RCF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Paul Millet
LCF
7 goals
Top assists
Alberto Orlandi
RCF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P21
- Scoring
- 39
- P21
- Defence
- 46
- P63
- Goal difference
- -7
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-2-13
Wins
7
32%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-7 GD
Goal Contributions
Paul Millet
Player · 7G · 1A
8
Misu Abu
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Alberto Orlandi
Player · 5G · 6A
11
Allan Robinson
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Nama Touson
Player · 3G · 3A
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 Batfor and was a challenging journey in the seventh division of League 12. Finishing in 10th place with a record of 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses, the team faced numerous hurdles throughout the campaign. Despite the setbacks, the season was a testament to resilience, with moments of brilliance and individual performances shining through. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story — a narrative of perseverance amid adversity.
The team managed to score 39 goals while conceding 46, resulting in a goal difference of -7. While the overall results were not as favorable as hoped, the squad displayed moments of attacking promise and defensive grit. The season's journey was marked by a collective effort to improve and learn, setting the stage for future growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Paul Millet with 7 goals
- Alberto Orlandi leading in assists with 6
- Strong team spirit with players contributing across the board
- Notable individual performances from Misu Abu and Nama Touson
- Competitive spirit maintained despite tough results
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While individual performances were commendable, the team struggled defensively, conceding more goals than they scored. Consistency in results and defensive organization are key areas to focus on moving forward. Improving discipline and reducing the number of goals conceded could significantly enhance league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Batfor and's season was one of resilience and learning. The team showed promising individual talent and a fighting spirit, but defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results hampered their league position. Strengths include versatile players and offensive contributions from multiple sources. To progress, the team must tighten defensive organization and build consistency. With continued effort and strategic improvements, a more competitive season awaits.