Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The 2023-24 season for New Mitnaby in the fifth division of the league was a challenging journey marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight to stay competitive. Finishing in 8th place with 7 wins, 1 draw, and 14 losses, the team faced significant hurdles on both ends of the pitch. Despite the setbacks, there were moments of resilience, and the team showed flashes of potential, especially through their key contributors. Fun fact: their goal difference of -41 highlights the defensive struggles throughout the season, a clear indicator of areas needing reinforcement.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
8th
Points
22
Record
7-1-14
GD
-41
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
22
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Youngho Kim
LW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Gavin Burton
AM
5 goals
Top assists
Youngho Kim
LW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P38
- Scoring
- 38
- P38
- Defence
- 79
- P38
- Goal difference
- -41
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-1-14
Wins
7
32%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-41 GD
Goal Contributions
Yujun Nota
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Gavin Burton
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Daniel Romero
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Malcolm Dubois
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Youngho Kim
Player · 7A
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 New Mitnaby in the fifth division of the league was a challenging journey marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight to stay competitive. Finishing in 8th place with 7 wins, 1 draw, and 14 losses, the team faced significant hurdles on both ends of the pitch. Despite the setbacks, there were moments of resilience, and the team showed flashes of potential, especially through their key contributors. Fun fact: their goal difference of -41 highlights the defensive struggles throughout the season, a clear indicator of areas needing reinforcement.
Interestingly, New Mitnaby’s squad featured several versatile players who contributed across the board. Their top performers, such as Yujun Nota and Gavin Burton, each scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists, demonstrating their importance in attack. Meanwhile, Youngho Kim’s impressive 7 assists showcased his playmaking ability. While the season was tough overall, these players kept fighting and provided hope for future improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Yujun Nota and Gavin Burton both scored 5 goals, leading the attack
- Daniel Romero and Malcolm Dubois contributed with 4 goals each
- Youngho Kim’s 7 assists underlined his creative influence
- Demonstrated resilience despite defensive challenges
- Gained valuable experience for future seasons
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive solidity remains a critical area for development, as reflected by the substantial goal difference. Improving defensive organization and consistency will be vital for climbing the league table. Additionally, converting more scoring opportunities and tightening up at the back could turn narrow losses into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
New Mitnaby’s season was undoubtedly a tough one, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and a struggle to secure consistent results. The team’s resilience and contributions from key players like Nota, Burton, and Kim provided some bright spots amid the challenges. Moving forward, focusing on defensive organization and capitalizing on scoring chances will be essential for progress. With a solid foundation of dedicated players, the potential for growth remains, and the club can aim for a more balanced and successful campaign next season.