
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Kesworne United's 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and a desire to improve despite the tough circumstances. Finishing in 10th place with 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, the team faced stiff competition throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season—65 goals scored—highlights their attacking intent, showcasing a team that played with offensive flair even when results didn’t always go their way. Their goal-scoring prowess was a bright spot in an otherwise difficult season, reflecting their commitment to entertaining football.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
10th
Points
26
Record
8-2-12
GD
-7

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
26
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Abdelaziz Sanchez
AM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Abdelaziz Sanchez
AM
9 goals
Top assists
Didier Philippe
LW
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P25
- Scoring
- 65
- P71
- Defence
- 72
- P29
- Goal difference
- -7
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-2-12
Wins
8
36%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-7 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
Kesworne United's 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and a desire to improve despite the tough circumstances. Finishing in 10th place with 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, the team faced stiff competition throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season—65 goals scored—highlights their attacking intent, showcasing a team that played with offensive flair even when results didn’t always go their way. Their goal-scoring prowess was a bright spot in an otherwise difficult season, reflecting their commitment to entertaining football.
Despite the struggles, Kesworne United demonstrated moments of brilliance and individual contributions that kept fans hopeful. The team’s fighting spirit was evident in their goal tally, and several players stepped up to make significant impacts. However, defensive frailties and inconsistency ultimately hindered their ability to climb higher in the league standings. This season serves as a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Prolific attacking footballwith 65 goals scored
- Multiple players contributed significantly to the attack
- Showed resilience despite finishing mid-table
- Notable individual performances from Abdelaziz Sanchez and William Paris
From the Columns Desk
The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Abdelaziz Sanchez: 9 goals, 2 assists in 9 appearances – a true team player, contributing both offensively and with a clean disciplinary record.
- Luis Romero: 6 goals in 12 appearances – consistent in attack, providing crucial goals.
- Umar Uche: 6 goals, 2 assists in 11 appearances – versatile and reliable in offensive roles.
- William Paris: 5 goals, 3 assists in 12 appearances – a key contributor in both scoring and creating chances.
- Alberto Marinelli: 5 goals, 6 assists in 10 appearances – prolific in assisting, showcasing playmaking ability.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, Kesworne United struggled, conceding 72 goals—an area that requires attention to tighten up at the back. Additionally, consistency across matches was an issue, with the team often unable to sustain winning momentum. Improving defensive organization and maintaining focus throughout the game could help turn close matches into victories.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kesworne United’s season was a testament to their attacking spirit and individual talent, with 65 goals scored reflecting their offensive ambitions. However, defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistency prevented them from climbing higher in the league. The team’s resilience and contributions from key players like Sanchez, Paris, and Marinelli are promising signs for the future. To elevate their standing, they must focus on defensive solidity and maintaining consistency. Overall, this season was a stepping stone—highlighting strengths to build upon and areas to refine for a more successful campaign ahead.
