Season Review · September 8, 2026
Aldster: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Aldster, as the club navigated a tough campaign in division 7. Finishing in 12th place, the team struggled to find consistency, managing only 3 wins, 4 draws, and suffering 15 losses. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -54, reflecting difficulties at the back that hampered their overall performance. Despite the hardships, this season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future success.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
12th
Points
13
Record
3-4-15
GD
-54
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
12th
Points
13
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-1-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
8 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 13
- P13
- Scoring
- 16
- P4
- Defence
- 70
- P17
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P42
- Goal difference
- -54
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
3-4-15
Wins
3
14%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-54 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
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Aldster, as the club navigated a tough campaign in division 7. Finishing in 12th place, the team struggled to find consistency, managing only 3 wins, 4 draws, and suffering 15 losses. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -54, reflecting difficulties at the back that hampered their overall performance. Despite the hardships, this season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future success.
Aldster’s season was marked by a need for significant improvement, but it also provided an opportunity to analyze what went wrong and how to address those issues moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goals scored: 16
- Goals conceded: 70
- Goal difference: -54
- Points accumulated: 13
- Finished 12th in division 7
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Aldster's season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of offensive firepower, evident in their goal difference of -54 and only 16 goals scored. Addressing these issues through strategic recruitment and tactical adjustments will be crucial for climbing the table in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Aldster, characterized by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. While the results were disappointing, the experience gained provides a clear pathway for improvement. Strengths are hard to identify in such a challenging season, but the club’s resilience and willingness to learn from setbacks will be key to future progress. Focused efforts on defensive solidity and goal-scoring opportunities are essential to turn the tide in upcoming seasons.