Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bodman Rovers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Bodman Rovers was a chapter filled with its own unique story, reflecting a journey of resilience and challenges in Division 8. The team finished in 6th place, a respectable position but one that underscores the need for consistency. Throughout the season, Bodman Rovers secured 8 wins, drew 4, and faced 10 losses. They scored a total of 28 goals while conceding 36, resulting in a goal difference of -8. This season's narrative was marked by moments of promise, but also by areas where improvement was necessary to climb higher in the standings.
Finished
6th
Points
28
Record
8-4-10
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
6th
Points
28
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-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Seungwoo Jeong
LCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P54
- Scoring
- 28
- P33
- Defence
- 36
- P58
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P38
- Goal difference
- -8
- P46
Campaign Record
8-4-10
Wins
8
36%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-8 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Season 22 for Bodman Rovers was a chapter filled with its own unique story, reflecting a journey of resilience and challenges in Division 8. The team finished in 6th place, a respectable position but one that underscores the need for consistency. Throughout the season, Bodman Rovers secured 8 wins, drew 4, and faced 10 losses. They scored a total of 28 goals while conceding 36, resulting in a goal difference of -8. This season's narrative was marked by moments of promise, but also by areas where improvement was necessary to climb higher in the standings.
A fun fact about this season is that it was truly "A season of football with its own unique story," highlighting the unpredictable and memorable nature of Bodman Rovers' campaign. Despite not reaching the top echelons, the season provided valuable experience and lessons for the club moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 28 goals across the season
- Conceded 36 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Achieved 4 draws, showcasing resilience in tight matches
- Finished 6th in Division 8, a solid mid-table position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Bodman Rovers' season highlighted the need for greater consistency and defensive solidity. With 10 losses and a negative goal difference, focusing on defensive organization and converting more scoring opportunities could help elevate their league standing in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bodman Rovers' Season 22 was a mixed bag, with a respectable mid-table finish and moments of promise. The team demonstrated resilience but faced challenges in defense and goal-scoring consistency. Strengths include their ability to secure points and compete in the division, while areas for improvement revolve around defensive stability and offensive efficiency to push higher up the table in subsequent seasons.