Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The 2023/24 season for Horovedge in the 8th tier of league football has been a challenging journey. Finishing in 7th place with 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, the team faced stiff competition throughout the campaign. Despite the setbacks, there was a notable positive: a goal difference of +4, meaning they scored more goals than they conceded — a rare bright spot in a tough season. This fun fact underscores the team's resilience and attacking spirit, even if the results didn't always align.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
7th
Points
28
Record
8-4-10
GD
+4
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
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
Tiemoko Yao
CF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Tiemoko Yao
CF
4 goals
Top assists
Tiemoko Yao
CF
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P46
- Scoring
- 55
- P79
- Defence
- 51
- P29
- Goal difference
- +4
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-4-10
Wins
8
36%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+4 GD
Goal Contributions
Tiemoko Yao
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Cristian Pereyra
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Javier Dominguez
Player · 1G
1
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 Horovedge in the 8th tier of league football has been a challenging journey. Finishing in 7th place with 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, the team faced stiff competition throughout the campaign. Despite the setbacks, there was a notable positive: a goal difference of +4, meaning they scored more goals than they conceded — a rare bright spot in a tough season. This fun fact underscores the team's resilience and attacking spirit, even if the results didn't always align.
Throughout the season, Horovedge demonstrated moments of promise and team cohesion. Their ability to net 55 goals shows attacking intent, while the defensive record of 51 goals conceded indicates room for improvement at the back. The squad's collective effort was evident, with several players contributing across the pitch, embodying the club's fighting spirit amid adversity.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 55 goals, showcasing attacking potential
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +4
- Strong team contributions from multiple players
- Consistent appearances from key players like Javier Dominguez
- Resilient performances despite overall league position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Horovedge's season highlighted the need for defensive solidity, as conceding 51 goals suggests defensive lapses. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency and converting chances more effectively could elevate their league standing. Developing squad depth and tactical adjustments might help turn narrow losses into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Horovedge's 2023/24 campaign was marked by resilience and team effort, with a positive goal difference serving as a testament to their attacking intent. While the league position and defensive record indicate areas for growth, the club's collective spirit and contributions from key players provide a foundation for future improvement. Focused development on defensive organization and goal conversion could see them climb higher next season.