Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bothes: Dominant force - A season of overwhelming superiority
In Season 22, Bothes delivered an extraordinary performance, establishing themselves as a dominant force in their division. With an impressive record of 20 wins and only 2 losses, they showcased remarkable consistency and strength throughout the league campaign. Their goal-scoring prowess was on full display, netting 90 goals while conceding a mere 7, resulting in a staggering goal difference of +83—the fun fact that highlights their overwhelming superiority across 22 league matches. This season's results underscore their offensive firepower and defensive solidity, making them a formidable team in their division.
Finished
2nd
Points
60
Record
20-0-2
GD
+83
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
2nd
Points
60
Win Rate
91%
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
Mamuka Dumbadze
LW
15 contributions
Top scorer
Marcelo Gonzalez
CF
12 goals
Top assists
Mamuka Dumbadze
LW
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 60
- P88
- Scoring
- 90
- P79
- Defence
- 7
- P96
- Clean sheets
- 19
- P96
- Goal difference
- +83
- P88
Campaign Record
20-0-2
Wins
20
91%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
2
9%
Attack · Defence
+83 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
In Season 22, Bothes delivered an extraordinary performance, establishing themselves as a dominant force in their division. With an impressive record of 20 wins and only 2 losses, they showcased remarkable consistency and strength throughout the league campaign. Their goal-scoring prowess was on full display, netting 90 goals while conceding a mere 7, resulting in a staggering goal difference of +83—the fun fact that highlights their overwhelming superiority across 22 league matches. This season's results underscore their offensive firepower and defensive solidity, making them a formidable team in their division.
This season's success was marked by their ability to maintain a perfect record of wins and avoid draws, emphasizing their relentless pursuit of victory. Their commanding league position at 2nd place reflects their high level of performance, even if they narrowly missed out on the top spot. Overall, Bothes's season was characterized by dominance and consistency, setting a high standard for the division.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Nearly perfect season with 20 wins out of 22 matches
- Scored an incredible 90 goals, showcasing offensive strength
- Conceded only 7 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Achieved a goal difference of +83, a league highlight
- Finished 2nd in the division, just shy of the top spot
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Bothes's season was outstanding, the narrow margin from the top spot suggests that continued focus on maintaining consistency and perhaps refining tactical approaches could push them over the edge next season. Ensuring sustained performance in tight matches will be key to clinching the division title.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bothes's Season 22 was a display of dominance and excellence, characterized by their overwhelming goal difference and minimal goals conceded. Their record of 20 wins and only 2 losses underscores their superiority in the division. Moving forward, maintaining this high level of performance and capitalizing on their offensive and defensive strengths will be crucial. With such a commanding season, Bothes has set a high benchmark, and with continued focus, they could secure the top spot in the next campaign.