Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Hunbrield’s 11th season in the league has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and a relentless pursuit of improvement. Finishing in 9th place in Division 5, the team amassed 7 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses, accumulating a total of 25 points. Despite the setbacks, the squad demonstrated a potent attacking spirit, scoring an impressive 53 goals over the course of the season — a testament to their offensive ambitions. Fun fact: 53 goals scored — prolific attacking football has been a hallmark of their style, even if defensive solidity proved elusive at times.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
25
Record
7-4-11
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
9th
Points
25
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
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Harry Dean
CF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Harry Dean
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Roland Rossi
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 25
- P29
- Scoring
- 53
- P54
- Defence
- 64
- P21
- Goal difference
- -11
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-4-11
Wins
7
32%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-11 GD
Goal Contributions
Harry Dean
Player · 8G · 1A
9
Josh Grant
Player · 7G
7
Aboubakar Silue
Player · 6G · 1A
7
Joseph Alhaji
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Mohammad Taha
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
Hunbrield’s 11th season in the league has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and a relentless pursuit of improvement. Finishing in 9th place in Division 5, the team amassed 7 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses, accumulating a total of 25 points. Despite the setbacks, the squad demonstrated a potent attacking spirit, scoring an impressive 53 goals over the course of the season — a testament to their offensive ambitions. Fun fact:53 goals scored — prolific attacking footballhas been a hallmark of their style, even if defensive solidity proved elusive at times.
This season has been a rollercoaster, with moments of brilliance overshadowed by defensive lapses. The team’s goal difference of -11 reflects the defensive struggles, but their attacking intent kept fans engaged. The squad’s collective effort, combined with individual contributions, has kept the team competitive and motivated for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Prolific attack:Scored 53 goals, showcasing offensive firepower
- Team effort:Multiple players contributed goals and assists
- Resilient spirit:Battled through tough fixtures and maintained fighting spirit
- Key Player Impact:Harry Dean and Josh Grant led the scoring charts with 8 and 7 goals respectively
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, Hunbrield faced challenges, conceding 64 goals — an area that needs addressing to turn close matches into wins. Consistency across the squad also remains a concern, as injuries and squad rotation impacted stability. Strengthening defensive organization and maintaining offensive momentum will be key in the upcoming season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hunbrield’s season has been characterized by attacking intent and individual contributions, but defensive frailties have hindered overall success. The team’s resilience and goal-scoring ability are notable strengths, yet improvements in defensive organization and consistency are essential for climbing higher in the league standings. With a focus on balancing attack and defense, Hunbrield can look forward to a more competitive season ahead.