Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Kincarmes Rovers’ 11th season in the seventh division was a challenging journey marked by resilience and a few standout performances. Finishing in 9th place out of the league’s teams, the Rovers faced a tough campaign with only 8 wins, 1 draw, and 13 losses. Their goal tally of 43, contrasted with 58 goals conceded, resulted in a goal difference of -15, reflecting defensive struggles but also moments of offensive promise. Despite the setbacks, the season was a story of perseverance, with players stepping up in various roles. Fun fact: A season of football with its own unique story, the Rovers’ campaign was filled with memorable moments and lessons learned.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
25
Record
8-1-13
GD
-15
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
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-2-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jinhwan Lim
LAM
17 contributions
Top scorer
Jinhwan Lim
LAM
9 goals
Top assists
Jinhwan Lim
LAM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 25
- P29
- Scoring
- 43
- P38
- Defence
- 58
- P29
- Goal difference
- -15
- P33
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-1-13
Wins
8
36%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-15 GD
Goal Contributions
Pascual Fagundez
Player · 9G · 4A
13
Jinhwan Lim
Player · 9G · 8A
17
Huber Vaz
Player · 7G · 2A
9
Robert Murray
Player · 7G · 5A
12
Terry Armstrong
Player · 3G · 2A
5
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
Kincarmes Rovers’ 11th season in the seventh division was a challenging journey marked by resilience and a few standout performances. Finishing in 9th place out of the league’s teams, the Rovers faced a tough campaign with only 8 wins, 1 draw, and 13 losses. Their goal tally of 43, contrasted with 58 goals conceded, resulted in a goal difference of -15, reflecting defensive struggles but also moments of offensive promise. Despite the setbacks, the season was a story of perseverance, with players stepping up in various roles. Fun fact: A season of football with its own unique story, the Rovers’ campaign was filled with memorable moments and lessons learned.
Throughout the season, the team showed flashes of brilliance, especially from their top performers, who contributed significantly across the pitch. While the overall results were not as hoped, the squad’s fighting spirit remained evident, setting the stage for future growth and improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Pascual Fagundez and Jinhwan Lim both scored 9 goals, leading the attack
- Jinhwan Lim also provided 8 assists, showcasing his playmaking ability
- The team’s top five players combined for 40 goals and 21 assists
- The team maintained discipline with no yellow or red cards throughout the season
- Notable resilience in a tough league, fighting against the odds
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Kincarmes Rovers need to bolster their defensive organization to reduce the number of goals conceded. Additionally, converting more of their goal-scoring opportunities could turn narrow losses into wins. Developing consistency and maintaining discipline will be crucial for climbing higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kincarmes Rovers’ 2023/24 campaign was a season of resilience and learning. The squad’s offensive contributions were notable, especially from their top players, but defensive frailties and inconsistent results hampered their league position. Strengths include a disciplined approach and key players stepping up in attack, while areas for improvement lie in defensive solidity and tactical consistency. With focused development, the Rovers can aim for a stronger showing next season.