Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The Bares Wanderers faced a challenging campaign in the 11th season, competing in Division 5 of League 7. Finishing in 8th place with 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, the Wanderers demonstrated resilience despite the tough results. They scored a total of 57 goals, showcasing a prolific attacking style, but conceded 59, leading to a goal difference of -2. This balance of offensive firepower and defensive vulnerabilities kept them in the middle of the table, fighting hard to improve their standing. Interestingly, their 57 goals scored highlight an aggressive approach, often entertaining fans with their attacking football even in difficult times.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
8th
Points
28
Record
8-4-10
GD
-2
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
8th
Points
28
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Amedeo Bianchi
RCM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Amedeo Bianchi
RCM
6 goals
Top assists
Fernando Reis
RW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P38
- Scoring
- 57
- P63
- Defence
- 59
- P29
- Goal difference
- -2
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-4-10
Wins
8
36%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-2 GD
Goal Contributions
Amedeo Bianchi
Player · 6G · 4A
10
Luis Silva
Player · 5G · 2A
7
German Pea
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Gerardo De Leon
Player · 4G
4
Brian Smith
Player · 4G · 3A
7
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 Bares Wanderers faced a challenging campaign in the 11th season, competing in Division 5 of League 7. Finishing in 8th place with 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, the Wanderers demonstrated resilience despite the tough results. They scored a total of 57 goals, showcasing a prolific attacking style, but conceded 59, leading to a goal difference of -2. This balance of offensive firepower and defensive vulnerabilities kept them in the middle of the table, fighting hard to improve their standing. Interestingly, their 57 goals scored highlight an aggressive approach, often entertaining fans with their attacking football even in difficult times.
Throughout the season, the Wanderers showed flashes of brilliance and team cohesion. Their players contributed across the board, with multiple individuals stepping up in attack and midfield. The squad's collective effort was evident, even if consistency proved elusive. Despite the overall struggles, the club’s attacking intent kept fans hopeful for a brighter future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Prolific attacking footballwith 57 goals scored
- Multiple players contributed goals and assists, showcasing team depth
- Resilient fighting spirit in a tough league campaign
- Notable performances from key players like Bianchi, Silva, and Pea
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the Wanderers displayed attacking prowess, their defensive organization needs strengthening to convert goal-scoring efforts into more positive results. Consistency across matches and better discipline could help reduce the number of goals conceded, turning narrow losses into valuable points. Developing a more resilient defensive structure will be key for climbing higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
The Bares Wanderers' season was characterized by an attacking style that brought excitement but also exposed defensive frailties. Their strengths lie in their goal-scoring ability and team cohesion, with multiple players contributing offensively. However, to progress further, a focus on defensive solidity and consistency will be essential. Despite the challenges faced, the Wanderers showed fighting spirit and potential, setting the stage for improvements in the seasons ahead.