Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Yartley United's 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and a desire to improve amidst adversity. Finishing in 9th place out of the league's teams, the club accumulated 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, ending the campaign with 26 points. Despite the setbacks, the team displayed moments of brilliance and individual brilliance, with a fun fact that perfectly encapsulates their season: "A season of football with its own unique story." From dramatic matches to standout performances, Yartley United's season was anything but dull.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
26
Record
8-2-12
GD
-8
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
36%
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
Richard Jackson
LW
15 contributions
Top scorer
Richard Jackson
LW
5 goals
Top assists
Richard Jackson
LW
10 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P29
- Scoring
- 32
- P29
- Defence
- 40
- P50
- Goal difference
- -8
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-2-12
Wins
8
36%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-8 GD
Goal Contributions
Richard Jackson
Player · 5G · 10A
15
Lancine Coulibaly
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Jose Gomes
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Paul Dunn
Player · 2G
2
Timothy Elliott
Player · 2G · 3A
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
Yartley United's 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and a desire to improve amidst adversity. Finishing in 9th place out of the league's teams, the club accumulated 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, ending the campaign with 26 points. Despite the setbacks, the team displayed moments of brilliance and individual brilliance, with a fun fact that perfectly encapsulates their season:"A season of football with its own unique story."From dramatic matches to standout performances, Yartley United's season was anything but dull.
Throughout the campaign, the team faced tough competition, conceding 40 goals while netting 32 themselves, resulting in a goal difference of -8. It was a season of battling against the odds, with players showing grit and determination to push through difficult fixtures and maintain their fighting spirit.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Richard Jackson led the team with 5 goals and 10 assists, showcasing his creative vision.
- Lancine Coulibaly contributed both offensively and defensively, with 5 goals and 2 assists.
- Several players, including Jose Gomes and Timothy Elliott, demonstrated versatility and team spirit.
- The team’s defensive resilience was tested, but efforts to tighten up will be key moving forward.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Yartley United’s season highlighted the need for defensive solidity and consistency. Conceding 40 goals indicates defensive vulnerabilities that must be addressed through tactical adjustments and perhaps squad reinforcement. Additionally, converting more goal-scoring opportunities could help turn narrow losses into valuable wins, boosting confidence and league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Yartley United’s season was a testament to perseverance amid difficulties. The team showed flashes of brilliance, especially from key players like Richard Jackson and Lancine Coulibaly, but struggled with defensive consistency and goal conversion. Strengths lie in their creative playmaking and team spirit, while areas for growth include defensive organization and tactical refinement. With targeted improvements, the club can aim higher in the next campaign and write a new chapter in their ongoing story.