Season Review · September 8, 2026
Cothwes: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be an exceptionally challenging campaign for Cothwes, as they struggled to find their footing in Division 6, League 9. The team faced a tough time defensively, culminating in a staggering goal difference of -87. This season's fun fact highlights their defensive struggles throughout the season, with only 3 goals scored against a formidable 90 goals conceded. Despite the hardships, the season offered valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvements.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
1
Record
0-1-21
GD
-87
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
1
Win Rate
0%
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
Ivan Cvetković
RW
2 contributions
Top scorer
Ivan Cvetković
RW
2 goals
Top assists
Eckhard Köhler
LCM
1 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 1
- P4
- Scoring
- 3
- P4
- Defence
- 90
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 0
- P4
- Goal difference
- -87
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
0-1-21
Wins
0
0%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
21
95%
Attack · Defence
-87 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 an exceptionally challenging campaign for Cothwes, as they struggled to find their footing in Division 6, League 9. The team faced a tough time defensively, culminating in a staggering goal difference of -87. This season's fun fact highlights their defensive struggles throughout the season, with only 3 goals scored against a formidable 90 goals conceded. Despite the hardships, the season offered valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvements.
Cothwes's journey this season was marked by perseverance amid adversity. With only a single draw and no wins, the team faced an uphill battle in every fixture. The experience gained from such a difficult campaign can serve as motivation and a catalyst for strategic changes moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Only 3 goals scored across the entire season
- Conceded 90 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Managed 1 point from 22 matches
- Finished 12th in their division, highlighting the need for significant improvement
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Cothwes's season was marred by a lack of wins and a significant goal deficit. Addressing defensive organization and offensive productivity will be crucial to turn around future campaigns. Improving goal-scoring capabilities and reducing goals conceded are key priorities moving forward.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Cothwes, characterized by defensive struggles and a lack of offensive output. While the season's results reflect a tough journey, they also provide a clear roadmap for areas needing attention. Strengths are hard to pinpoint given the overall performance, but the experience gained will be vital for rebuilding and future success. Focused improvements in defense and attack will be essential to climb the league table in subsequent seasons.