Season Review · September 8, 2026
Croury Spin-Den: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 for Croury Spin-Den was undoubtedly a challenging one, marked by significant struggles on the pitch. The club finished in 11th place in their division, with only 2 wins, no draws, and a staggering 20 losses. They managed to score just 6 goals throughout the season, while conceding an overwhelming 95, resulting in a goal difference of -89 — a clear indicator of defensive difficulties. This fun fact underscores the defensive struggles that plagued the team all season, highlighting the need for a strategic overhaul to bolster their backline.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
6
Record
2-0-20
GD
-89
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
6
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-2-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
LCF
3 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
3 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
LAM
1 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 6
- P13
- Scoring
- 6
- P13
- Defence
- 95
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 0
- P8
- Goal difference
- -89
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-0-20
Wins
2
9%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-89 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 for Croury Spin-Den was undoubtedly a challenging one, marked by significant struggles on the pitch. The club finished in 11th place in their division, with only 2 wins, no draws, and a staggering 20 losses. They managed to score just 6 goals throughout the season, while conceding an overwhelming 95, resulting in a goal difference of -89 — a clear indicator of defensive difficulties. This fun fact underscores the defensive struggles that plagued the team all season, highlighting the need for a strategic overhaul to bolster their backline.
Despite the hardships, the season provides valuable lessons for the club moving forward. The lack of top performers and the poor overall record suggest that substantial improvements are necessary to compete more effectively in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Only 6 goals scored across the entire season
- Conceded 95 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Finished 11th in Division 6, League 29
- No draws recorded, highlighting inconsistency
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Croury Spin-Den's season was marred by defensive frailties and a lack of offensive potency. The team needs to focus on strengthening their defensive organization and creating more goal-scoring opportunities to turn losses into wins. Addressing these issues will be crucial for climbing the table in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Croury Spin-Den's Season 22 was a difficult campaign, characterized by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. While the season's results reflect a need for significant improvement, they also serve as a foundation for learning and growth. The club must focus on defensive solidity and attacking efficiency to improve their standing and avoid such a challenging season again.