Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The 11th season for Burchaven in the 7th division of League 4 has been a challenging journey. Finishing in 8th place with 8 wins and 14 losses, the team faced significant hurdles on both ends of the pitch. Despite their struggles, Burchaven displayed resilience and some promising individual performances. Fun fact: their goal difference of -43 highlights the defensive struggles that plagued the team throughout the season, making it a tough campaign overall.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
24
Record
8-0-14
GD
-43
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
24
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-F9
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Seungchul Pang
RCM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Luiz Silva
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Seungchul Pang
RCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P38
- Scoring
- 38
- P38
- Defence
- 81
- P21
- Goal difference
- -43
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
8-0-14
Wins
8
36%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-43 GD
Goal Contributions
Luiz Silva
Player · 8G
8
Seungchul Pang
Player · 6G · 5A
11
Marcelo Cortes
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Walid Sami
Player · 2G · 1A
3
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 11th season for Burchaven in the 7th division of League 4 has been a challenging journey. Finishing in 8th place with 8 wins and 14 losses, the team faced significant hurdles on both ends of the pitch. Despite their struggles, Burchaven displayed resilience and some promising individual performances. Fun fact: their goal difference of -43 highlights the defensive struggles that plagued the team throughout the season, making it a tough campaign overall.
This season was marked by a relentless fight to stay competitive, but defensive lapses and inconsistency ultimately hindered their progress. The squad showed flashes of talent and teamwork, but the inability to tighten up at the back and convert chances into points kept them from climbing higher in the standings. Nevertheless, the team’s spirit and individual contributions kept fans hopeful for a stronger future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Luiz Silva led the team with 8 goals, showcasing his offensive prowess
- Seungchul Pang contributed with 6 goals and 5 assists, being a versatile threat
- Marcelo Cortes added 4 goals and 3 assists, providing valuable support
- Justin Kouakou appeared in all 14 matches, demonstrating consistency
- Despite defensive struggles, the team managed to score 38 goals across the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, Burchaven struggled significantly, conceding 81 goals. Strengthening the backline and improving defensive organization will be critical moving forward. Additionally, converting more goal-scoring opportunities and maintaining consistency in performance could help turn narrow losses into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Burchaven’s season was a tough one, characterized by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results. The team’s strengths lie in their attacking contributions from key players like Silva and Pang, who showed they can be pivotal in future campaigns. However, addressing defensive frailties and building a more cohesive unit will be essential for climbing the league table next season. With some strategic improvements, Burchaven has the potential to bounce back stronger.