Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bridge United: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Bridge United's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 10th place out of the league's teams. The club managed to secure 5 wins and 5 draws, but suffered 12 defeats, reflecting a tough season overall. The team scored 24 goals but conceded 53, resulting in a goal difference of -29 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. This defensive fragility was a significant factor in their league position and overall performance.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
20
Record
5-5-12
GD
-29
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
10th
Points
20
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
Michel Lemoine
RCM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
6 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
RCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P21
- Scoring
- 24
- P21
- Defence
- 53
- P33
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P50
- Goal difference
- -29
- P17
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-5-12
Wins
5
23%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-29 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
Bridge United's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 10th place out of the league's teams. The club managed to secure 5 wins and 5 draws, but suffered 12 defeats, reflecting a tough season overall. The team scored 24 goals but conceded 53, resulting in a goal difference of -29 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. This defensive fragility was a significant factor in their league position and overall performance.
A fun fact about this season is the goal difference of -29, highlighting the defensive challenges that plagued the team. Despite their efforts to find consistency, the team found it difficult to keep opponents at bay, which ultimately impacted their standing and points tally.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 24 goals across the season
- Conceded 53 goals, showcasing defensive issues
- Achieved a balanced record of wins and draws (5 each)
- Secured 20 points in the league standings
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Bridge United's season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities, as reflected in the substantial goal difference of -29. Addressing defensive organization and resilience will be crucial for future success. Additionally, converting more goal-scoring opportunities could help improve their points tally and league position.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bridge United's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results, culminating in a 10th-place finish. The team showed resilience with an equal number of wins and draws but was hampered by a high number of losses and a significant goal deficit. Strengthening defensive solidity and enhancing goal conversion will be key areas to focus on moving forward. Overall, this season serves as a foundation for growth and improvement in the next campaign.