Season Review · September 8, 2026
Thopstby: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Thopstby’s Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club’s history. Competing in division 6 and league 12, the team struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity, culminating in a difficult campaign marked by heavy defeats and a significant goal difference of -98. The fun fact of the season highlights this struggle vividly, as the team conceded 103 goals while managing only 5 goals for, reflecting defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite the adversity, this season provides valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvement.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
6
Record
1-3-18
GD
-98
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
6
Win Rate
5%
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
3 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
CF
3 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RF
1 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 6
- P8
- Scoring
- 5
- P4
- Defence
- 103
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P25
- Goal difference
- -98
- P4
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
1-3-18
Wins
1
5%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-98 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
Thopstby’s Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club’s history. Competing in division 6 and league 12, the team struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity, culminating in a difficult campaign marked by heavy defeats and a significant goal difference of -98. The fun fact of the season highlights this struggle vividly, as the team conceded 103 goals while managing only 5 goals for, reflecting defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite the adversity, this season provides valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvement.
The season’s results paint a clear picture of the hurdles faced: just 1 win, 3 draws, and 18 losses, leaving Thopstby at the bottom of the table with only 6 points. Such a record underscores the need for strategic adjustments and resilience to turn around fortunes in upcoming seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- First and only win of the season achieved
- Secured 3 draws amidst tough competition
- A season to learn from and improve for the future
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Thopstby’s season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of goal-scoring potency. The team conceded a staggering 103 goals and scored only 5, resulting in a goal difference of -98. Addressing defensive organization, increasing goal output, and fostering team resilience are critical steps moving forward.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Thopstby’s Season 22 was a difficult campaign characterized by defensive struggles and limited offensive success. While the team faced significant challenges, this season serves as a crucial learning experience. Strengths are hard to identify given the record, but the club’s resilience in enduring such a tough season is noteworthy. Focused efforts on defensive stability and attacking improvements will be essential to turn the tide in future seasons.