Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The Ram Rangers' 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and moments of brilliance. Finishing in 9th place with 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, the team faced stiff competition throughout the campaign. Despite the setbacks, the Rangers showcased their attacking potential, netting 55 goals—more than many of their rivals—culminating in a positive goal difference of +12. Fun fact: The team scored more goals than they conceded, a testament to their offensive spirit even in tough times.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
26
Record
8-2-12
GD
+12
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
26
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-5-1-DM
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Damian Olivera
LM
15 contributions
Top scorer
Damian Olivera
LM
7 goals
Top assists
Damian Olivera
LM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P25
- Scoring
- 55
- P50
- Defence
- 43
- P54
- Goal difference
- +12
- P63
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-2-12
Wins
8
36%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
+12 GD
Goal Contributions
Souleymane Kakou
Player · 7G · 1A
8
Damian Olivera
Player · 7G · 8A
15
Roberto Basile
Player · 6G
6
Umberto Guerra
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Ricardo Jimenez
Player · 5G · 3A
8
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 Ram Rangers' 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and moments of brilliance. Finishing in 9th place with 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, the team faced stiff competition throughout the campaign. Despite the setbacks, the Rangers showcased their attacking potential, netting 55 goals—more than many of their rivals—culminating in a positive goal difference of +12. Fun fact: The team scored more goals than they conceded, a testament to their offensive spirit even in tough times.
This season's narrative is one of battling against the odds. The squad demonstrated grit and a collective effort, with several players contributing across the board. While the league position might not reflect a trophy-winning campaign, the foundation has been laid for future growth and improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorers:Souleymane Kakou and Damian Olivera both netted 7 goals each.
- Playmakers:Damian Olivera led with 8 assists, showcasing his creative influence.
- Defensive Resilience:Conceded only 43 goals, maintaining a solid defensive record.
- Team Spirit:All top players maintained clean disciplinary records, emphasizing discipline and sportsmanship.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team demonstrated offensive potency, consistency in defense and reducing losses will be crucial moving forward. Improving defensive organization and maintaining focus in tight matches could turn more draws into wins. Additionally, developing squad depth and fostering tactical discipline could elevate their league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
The Ram Rangers' season was characterized by fighting spirit and offensive contributions from multiple players. Their positive goal difference highlights their attacking intent, but the high number of losses indicates room for defensive and tactical improvements. Strengths include team cohesion and goal-scoring ability, while areas for growth involve defensive stability and consistency. With targeted development, the Rangers can aim higher in the next campaign.