Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Crough Villa's 11th season in the seventh division proved to be a challenging journey, marked by resilience and perseverance. Finishing in 8th place with 7 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses, the team faced a tough campaign that tested their limits. Despite the setbacks, the squad displayed moments of promise, and their season was truly a story of fighting spirit. Fun fact: this season was a rollercoaster with its own unique story, full of ups and downs that will be remembered by fans and players alike.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
8th
Points
25
Record
7-4-11
GD
-7
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
25
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Rogelio Vargas
RCF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Rogelio Vargas
RCF
6 goals
Top assists
John Auwalu
LM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 25
- P38
- Scoring
- 43
- P38
- Defence
- 50
- P38
- Goal difference
- -7
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-4-11
Wins
7
32%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-7 GD
Goal Contributions
Rogelio Vargas
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Reginald Roberts
Player · 5G
5
Sani Jimoh
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Thomas Bischoff
Player · 3G
3
Vincent Morel
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
Crough Villa's 11th season in the seventh division proved to be a challenging journey, marked by resilience and perseverance. Finishing in 8th place with 7 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses, the team faced a tough campaign that tested their limits. Despite the setbacks, the squad displayed moments of promise, and their season was truly a story of fighting spirit. Fun fact: this season was a rollercoaster with its own unique story, full of ups and downs that will be remembered by fans and players alike.
The team’s attacking efforts yielded 43 goals, while defensively they conceded 50, resulting in a goal difference of -7. While the overall record was below expectations, individual performances shone through, highlighting the collective effort to push forward despite the hurdles faced.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Rogelio Vargas led the team with 6 goals and 3 assists, showcasing his versatility.
- Sani Jimoh contributed both offensively with 4 goals and creatively with 2 assists.
- Vincent Morel was a consistent presence, scoring 3 goals and providing 3 assists.
- The team managed to secure 4 draws, demonstrating resilience in tight matches.
- The squad maintained discipline with no yellow or red cards throughout the season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Crough Villa's season highlighted the need for defensive solidity, as conceding 50 goals indicates room for improvement at the back. Additionally, increasing consistency in performances and securing more wins against lower-ranked teams could help climb the league table. Developing a more cohesive tactical approach and fostering squad depth may also be key for future success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Crough Villa's season was a testament to battling against the odds, with individual brilliance shining through amidst collective struggles. The team displayed resilience and moments of creativity, but defensive frailties and inconsistent results hampered their overall progress. Strengths included versatile players like Vargas and Morel, who kept the team competitive. Moving forward, focusing on defensive organization and consistency will be crucial for climbing higher in the league standings.