Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The 11th season for Chulliffor in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and determination. Finishing in 7th place in league standings, the team managed to secure 8 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, accumulating 30 points. Despite a goal difference of -5, the squad demonstrated fighting spirit throughout the campaign. A season of football with its own unique story, this campaign saw moments of promise amid adversity, highlighting the team’s collective effort to stay competitive.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
7th
Points
30
Record
8-6-8
GD
-5
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
7th
Points
30
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Marko Perković
RCF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Marko Perković
RCF
8 goals
Top assists
Enrico Carta
RCM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P46
- Scoring
- 44
- P33
- Defence
- 49
- P29
- Goal difference
- -5
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-6-8
Wins
8
36%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-5 GD
Goal Contributions
Enrico Carta
Player · 4G · 4A
8
Gavin Cook
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Jacky Martin
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 11th season for Chulliffor in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and determination. Finishing in 7th place in league standings, the team managed to secure 8 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, accumulating 30 points. Despite a goal difference of -5, the squad demonstrated fighting spirit throughout the campaign. A season of football with its own unique story, this campaign saw moments of promise amid adversity, highlighting the team’s collective effort to stay competitive.
Fun fact: Despite the ups and downs, Chulliffor’s squad showed remarkable consistency in their approach, with several players contributing across multiple facets of the game. This season was a testament to their perseverance and the importance of teamwork in navigating a tough league.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorer:Marko Perković with 8 goals
- Assist Leader:Enrico Carta with 4 assists
- Most Appearances:Marko Perković and Joao Magalhaes, with 12 and 11 respectively
- Defensive Resilience:No red cards received throughout the season
- Team Spirit:All top players contributed in multiple ways, emphasizing collective effort
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Chulliffor’s season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities, as reflected in the goals conceded. Improving defensive organization and consistency could help turn narrow losses into draws or wins. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and reducing the goal difference gap would be key to climbing higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Chulliffor’s 11th season was a testament to resilience amid adversity. The team’s collective effort and versatility of key players kept them competitive, despite a tough league environment. Strengths included team cohesion and individual contributions across the board. However, defensive frailties and goal difference issues highlight areas needing focus. With strategic improvements, the club can aim for a more positive trajectory in the upcoming seasons.