Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Cham Fer Stanley's 11th season in the fifth division has been a challenging journey marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent performances. Finishing in 9th place out of the league's teams, the club amassed 7 wins, 1 draw, and 14 losses, accumulating a total of 22 points. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -34, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued their season and ultimately impacted their overall standing.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
22
Record
7-1-14
GD
-34
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
22
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Franz Hartmann
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Franz Hartmann
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Jingyu Jee
LW
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P29
- Scoring
- 40
- P29
- Defence
- 74
- P29
- Goal difference
- -34
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
7-1-14
Wins
7
32%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-34 GD
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
Cham Fer Stanley's 11th season in the fifth division has been a challenging journey marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent performances. Finishing in 9th place out of the league's teams, the club amassed 7 wins, 1 draw, and 14 losses, accumulating a total of 22 points. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -34, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued their season and ultimately impacted their overall standing.
Despite the difficulties, there were some bright spots. The team’s top scorers, such as Franz Hartmann and Mahmoud Fahim, showed resilience and contributed significantly in attack, demonstrating the potential within the squad. This season has been a tough learning curve, but it also offers a foundation to build upon for future success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorer:Franz Hartmann with 10 goals
- Key Playmaker:Alexandre Maillot with 3 assists
- Most Consistent Player:Mahmoud Fahim, with 10 appearances
- Defensive Challenges:Conceded 74 goals, the season's Achilles' heel
From the Columns Desk
The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Franz Hartmann:Led the team with 10 goals, showcasing his offensive prowess. His consistent presence and goal-scoring ability made him a key figure in attack.
- Mahmoud Fahim:Contributed both offensively and creatively with 8 goals and 2 assists, demonstrating versatility and commitment.
- Karim Mahmoud:Provided additional support with 4 goals and 1 assist, adding depth to the squad.
- Alexandre Maillot:Showed promise with 3 assists and 2 goals, despite limited appearances.
- Bruno Rizzi:Also contributed with 2 goals and 3 assists, offering valuable support in both scoring and creating opportunities.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, the team struggled significantly, conceding 74 goals over the season. Strengthening the backline and improving defensive organization should be a priority moving forward. Additionally, consistency in results and reducing the number of losses could help climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Cham Fer Stanley’s season has been a tough one, characterized by defensive frailties and a below-average overall performance. The team displayed resilience and individual talent, especially in attack, but needs to focus on defensive solidity and consistency. With some strategic improvements, particularly in defense, the club can aim for a more competitive season ahead. The foundation is there; now it’s about building a more balanced and resilient squad.