Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The 2023/24 season for Tors Albion in Division 6 has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and moments of individual brilliance. Finishing 8th in League 32, the team accumulated 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, ending with 26 points. Despite a tough campaign, the squad demonstrated fighting spirit, often battling against the odds in a league filled with competitive sides. Fun fact: this season was truly a football story of its own, with unexpected twists and memorable performances that kept fans engaged through thick and thin.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
8th
Points
26
Record
7-5-10
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
8th
Points
26
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-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Elmer Walker
CF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Elmer Walker
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Hanjae Yoon
LF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P38
- Scoring
- 31
- P29
- Defence
- 46
- P38
- Goal difference
- -15
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-5-10
Wins
7
32%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-15 GD
Goal Contributions
Elmer Walker
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Jerry Bell
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Ruben Ferreira
Player · 3G
3
Alessandro De Souza
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Fernando Lopez
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 2023/24 season for Tors Albion in Division 6 has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and moments of individual brilliance. Finishing 8th in League 32, the team accumulated 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, ending with 26 points. Despite a tough campaign, the squad demonstrated fighting spirit, often battling against the odds in a league filled with competitive sides. Fun fact: this season was truly a football story of its own, with unexpected twists and memorable performances that kept fans engaged through thick and thin.
Throughout the season, Tors Albion faced difficulties on the defensive front, conceding 46 goals—more than they scored—resulting in a goal difference of -15. Yet, the team’s perseverance was evident in their attacking efforts, with several players stepping up to contribute offensively. The season was a testament to the squad’s resilience, even if the results didn’t always reflect their hard work on the pitch.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Elmer Walker led the scoring chart with 5 goals and 3 assists, showcasing his versatility.
- Fernando Lopez was a key playmaker, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists in 14 appearances.
- The team showed consistency with 13 appearances for both Walker and Bell, emphasizing their importance.
- Despite defensive struggles, the team maintained a fighting spirit in most matches.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Tors Albion’s season highlighted defensive vulnerabilities, conceding too many goals and struggling to maintain leads. Improving defensive organization and consistency at the back could turn close matches into positive results. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and reducing the goal difference would help climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Tors Albion’s 2023/24 campaign was a season of perseverance amid adversity. The team’s strengths lay in their collective effort and the contributions of key players like Walker and Lopez. However, defensive frailties and inconsistent results hindered their ability to climb higher in the standings. With focused improvements in defensive solidity and goal-scoring consistency, the club can aim for a more competitive season ahead. This season’s story is one of resilience—an inspiring foundation for future success.