Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The 2023/24 season for Totton Argyle was a challenging journey in the sixth tier of football, finishing in 8th place in their league. With a total of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, the team accumulated 28 points. Despite their efforts, they struggled defensively, conceding 61 goals—an area that clearly impacted their overall standing. Interestingly, this season was a season of football with its own unique story, showcasing resilience amid adversity and highlighting the unpredictable nature of lower league football.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
8th
Points
28
Record
8-4-10
GD
-17
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
28
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Damir Zorić
CF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Damir Zorić
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Hugh Stevens
LW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P38
- Scoring
- 44
- P38
- Defence
- 61
- P21
- Goal difference
- -17
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-4-10
Wins
8
36%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-17 GD
Goal Contributions
Damir Zorić
Player · 6G · 1A
7
Sani Njoku
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Abou Goue
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Helmut Ullrich
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Carlos Correa
Player · 3G · 2A
5
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 2023/24 season for Totton Argyle was a challenging journey in the sixth tier of football, finishing in 8th place in their league. With a total of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, the team accumulated 28 points. Despite their efforts, they struggled defensively, conceding 61 goals—an area that clearly impacted their overall standing. Interestingly, this season was a season of football with its own unique story, showcasing resilience amid adversity and highlighting the unpredictable nature of lower league football.
A fun fact about this campaign is that despite the difficulties faced on the pitch, several players stepped up consistently, contributing both offensively and defensively. The team’s spirit was evident in their collective effort, even if the results didn’t always go their way.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Damir Zorić led the team with 6 goals, showing his offensive prowess.
- Multiple players, including Abou Goue and Helmut Ullrich, contributed significantly with 5 goals each.
- The team showed resilience with 4 draws, earning crucial points in tight matches.
- Defensive efforts were tested, but the squad remained committed throughout the season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, Totton Argyle faced challenges, conceding too many goals which hampered their ability to climb higher in the table. Improving defensive organization and consistency could turn close matches into wins. Additionally, increasing squad depth and rotation might help maintain performance levels throughout the demanding season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Totton Argyle’s season was one of resilience and collective effort, despite a tough league campaign. The team showed promising individual performances and a fighting spirit, but defensive frailties and inconsistent results kept them from achieving a higher standing. Strengths included offensive contributions from multiple players and a cohesive team effort, while areas for growth involve defensive solidity and tactical consistency. With targeted improvements, the club can aim for a stronger showing in the next season.