Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The 2023/24 season for Bundston in the fifth division was a challenging journey marked by resilience and perseverance. Finishing in 9th place out of the league’s teams, the club faced a tough campaign with 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses. Despite the setbacks, the team demonstrated moments of brilliance and individual brilliance, notably from Tariq Osman, who scored an impressive 11 goals. Interestingly, this season was a season of football with its own unique story, as Bundston continually fought to find consistency amidst a competitive league.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
26
Record
7-5-10
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
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Tariq Osman
CF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Tariq Osman
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Saed Kamel
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P29
- Scoring
- 39
- P29
- Defence
- 51
- P46
- Goal difference
- -12
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-5-10
Wins
7
32%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-12 GD
Goal Contributions
Tariq Osman
Player · 11G
11
Pedro Flores
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Allan Sinclair
Player · 3G
3
Wilson Das Neves
Player · 3G
3
John Taylor
Player · 3G · 4A
7
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 Bundston in the fifth division was a challenging journey marked by resilience and perseverance. Finishing in 9th place out of the league’s teams, the club faced a tough campaign with 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses. Despite the setbacks, the team demonstrated moments of brilliance and individual brilliance, notably from Tariq Osman, who scored an impressive 11 goals. Interestingly, this season was a season of football with its own unique story, as Bundston continually fought to find consistency amidst a competitive league.
Throughout the season, the team showcased a fighting spirit, often battling against the odds. The squad’s collective effort was evident, with key players stepping up in various roles. While the defensive record saw 51 goals conceded, the attacking unit managed to net 39 goals, reflecting a team that was always in the thick of the action. The season’s narrative was one of growth, learning, and unyielding determination.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Tariq Osman’s prolific scoring with 11 goals
- Pedro Flores contributing with 3 assists and 4 goals
- Strong individual performances from Wilson Das Neves and John Taylor
- A season of resilience despite finishing mid-table
- Notable offensive efforts with 39 goals scored
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Bundston’s season highlighted the need for defensive solidity, as conceding 51 goals indicates room for defensive organization and discipline. Additionally, increasing consistency in results could help climb higher in the league standings. Developing squad depth and reducing individual errors could be pivotal for future success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bundston’s 2023/24 campaign was a season of battling against the odds, marked by individual brilliance and collective effort. The team’s resilience was evident, especially through Tariq Osman’s goal-scoring exploits and the contributions of key players. However, defensive frailties and inconsistency hampered their league position. With targeted improvements, particularly in defensive organization and squad depth, Bundston can aim higher in the next season. The foundation is there—this season’s story is one of perseverance, and the club has the potential to turn the page towards a more successful chapter.