Season Review · September 8, 2026
Ber-withwice: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Ber-withwice's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for points. The team finished in 11th place, with only 5 wins, 2 draws, and 15 losses. Their goal tally of 21 was modest, but the real issue was their defensive record, as they conceded 68 goals over the course of the season. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -47, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite the hardships, the team showed resilience in some matches, but overall, it was a season of learning and rebuilding.
Finished
11th
Points
17
Record
5-2-15
GD
-47
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
11th
Points
17
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
14 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
11 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
LCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 17
- P13
- Scoring
- 21
- P21
- Defence
- 68
- P17
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P38
- Goal difference
- -47
- P13
Campaign Record
5-2-15
Wins
5
23%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-47 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
Ber-withwice's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for points. The team finished in 11th place, with only 5 wins, 2 draws, and 15 losses. Their goal tally of 21 was modest, but the real issue was their defensive record, as they conceded 68 goals over the course of the season. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -47, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite the hardships, the team showed resilience in some matches, but overall, it was a season of learning and rebuilding.
The season's performance underscores the need for defensive solidity and consistency to climb higher in the standings. With only 17 points accumulated, Ber-withwice faced an uphill battle in the league, but each game provided valuable experience for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goals scored: 21
- Goals conceded: 68
- Goal difference: -47
- Finished 11th in Division 8
- Secured 2 draws despite tough losses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Ber-withwice moving forward should be strengthening their defensive organization to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving consistency in results and converting more scoring opportunities could also help climb the league table. Addressing these areas will be crucial for future progress.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ber-withwice's Season 22 was marked by defensive vulnerabilities and a tough league position. While the team struggled defensively, the experience gained this season can serve as a foundation for improvement. Strengthening the backline and boosting goal-scoring efficiency are essential steps to turn around future campaigns. With targeted efforts, Ber-withwice can aim for better results in the seasons to come.