Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The Coroad Wanderers' 2023/24 campaign in the third division was a challenging journey marked by resilience and perseverance. Finishing in 9th place in League 1, the team faced numerous hurdles, ending the season with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses. Despite the tough results, the Wanderers showcased moments of promise and individual brilliance. Interestingly, this season was a unique story in its own right—highlighting the unpredictable nature of football and the relentless spirit of the squad.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
23
Record
7-2-13
GD
-18
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
23
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
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Luis Patel
LW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Luis Patel
LW
4 goals
Top assists
Luis Patel
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P29
- Scoring
- 39
- P38
- Defence
- 57
- P29
- Goal difference
- -18
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-2-13
Wins
7
32%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-18 GD
Goal Contributions
Mohamed Hussein
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Takeo Ageta
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Luis Patel
Player · 4G · 6A
10
Maxime Kouassi
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Peter Hübner
Player · 2G
2
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 Coroad Wanderers' 2023/24 campaign in the third division was a challenging journey marked by resilience and perseverance. Finishing in 9th place in League 1, the team faced numerous hurdles, ending the season with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses. Despite the tough results, the Wanderers showcased moments of promise and individual brilliance. Interestingly, this season was a unique story in its own right—highlighting the unpredictable nature of football and the relentless spirit of the squad.
Throughout the season, the Wanderers scored 39 goals but conceded 57, resulting in a goal difference of -18. Their points tally of 23 reflected the uphill battle they faced, yet the team remained competitive and committed. The season's narrative was one of battling against the odds, with players stepping up in various roles and contributing to the team’s efforts.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Mohamed Hussein, Takeo Ageta, Luis Patel, and Maxime Kouassi each scored 4 goals, showing attacking versatility
- 🅰 Luis Patel led the team with 6 assists, creating numerous scoring opportunities
- The team demonstrated resilience, fighting through tough fixtures and maintaining team cohesion
- Notable individual performances in a season of collective struggle
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The Wanderers need to address defensive frailties, as conceding 57 goals indicates room for defensive organization and discipline. Additionally, converting more of their goal-scoring chances could help turn narrow losses into wins. Building consistency and morale will be vital for future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
The Coroad Wanderers' season was one of resilience amid adversity. Their strengths lay in individual contributions and team spirit, but defensive vulnerabilities and goal conversion inefficiencies hampered their overall performance. With strategic improvements and a focus on defensive solidity, the Wanderers can aim for a more competitive season ahead.