Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Waleatford Park's 11th season in the sixth division was a challenging campaign marked by defensive frailty and inconsistency. Finishing in 10th place with 7 wins, 1 draw, and 14 losses, the team amassed 22 points, reflecting a tough battle throughout the league. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -22, highlighting significant defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with players stepping up in various ways to contribute on the pitch.
Gary's mark
3/5
Below Average
Finished
10th
Points
22
Record
7-1-14
GD
-22
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
10th
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
4-5-1-DM
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Paul Soumahoro
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Paul Soumahoro
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Mustapha Shuaibu
LDM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P21
- Scoring
- 42
- P38
- Defence
- 64
- P21
- Goal difference
- -22
- P21
3/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-1-14
Wins
7
32%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-22 GD
Goal Contributions
Paul Soumahoro
Player · 9G · 2A
11
Fred Richards
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Mustapha Shuaibu
Player
0
Scott Coleman
Player · 3G · 3A
6
Giovanni Mori
Player · 3G
3
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
Waleatford Park's 11th season in the sixth division was a challenging campaign marked by defensive frailty and inconsistency. Finishing in 10th place with 7 wins, 1 draw, and 14 losses, the team amassed 22 points, reflecting a tough battle throughout the league. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -22, highlighting significant defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with players stepping up in various ways to contribute on the pitch.
This season's journey was a testament to perseverance amid adversity. While the results didn't always favor Waleatford Park, the squad's collective effort and standout performances kept their spirits high. The season may have been below expectations, but it provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Paul Soumahoro scored 9 goals, leading the attack
- Mustapha Shuaibu contributed with 4 goals and 4 assists, showcasing versatility
- The team scored a total of 42 goals despite defensive issues
- Defensive lapses resulted in 64 goals conceded, a key area to improve
- Consistent effort from key players kept the team competitive at times
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary concern, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded. Addressing defensive lapses, improving goalkeeper consistency, and tightening team shape could significantly enhance results. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and reducing unnecessary losses would help climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Waleatford Park's season was a tough one, characterized by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results. The team displayed resilience and individual talent, with players like Soumahoro and Shuaibu shining brightly. Strengthening the defensive line and maintaining attacking momentum will be crucial moving forward. While the season did not meet expectations, the foundation is there for growth, and with targeted improvements, future campaigns can be more successful.