Season Review · September 8, 2026
Thoroadle: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 was a challenging chapter for Thoroadle, marking a tough journey in the league. The team struggled to find consistency, culminating in a final position of 12th in their division. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -93, reflecting the difficulties faced at the back throughout the campaign. Despite efforts on the pitch, the team was often on the receiving end of heavy defeats, which ultimately impacted their overall standing.
Gary's mark
1/5
Poor
Finished
12th
Points
7
Record
2-1-19
GD
-93
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
7
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
4 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
4 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
LW
1 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 7
- P8
- Scoring
- 7
- P4
- Defence
- 100
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P17
- Goal difference
- -93
- P4
1/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
2-1-19
Wins
2
9%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
19
86%
Attack · Defence
-93 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 was a challenging chapter for Thoroadle, marking a tough journey in the league. The team struggled to find consistency, culminating in a final position of 12th in their division. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -93, reflecting the difficulties faced at the back throughout the campaign. Despite efforts on the pitch, the team was often on the receiving end of heavy defeats, which ultimately impacted their overall standing.
This season served as a stark reminder of the areas needing significant improvement, particularly in defensive organization and goal-scoring efficiency. While the results were far from ideal, they provide a foundation upon which the club can build and develop for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored a total of 7 goals across the season
- Secured 2 wins despite a difficult campaign
- Managed 1 draw in a tough division
- Faced 19 losses, highlighting the defensive challenges
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Thoroadle's season was marred by defensive frailty and limited goal-scoring. Addressing these issues will be crucial moving forward, with a focus on strengthening the backline and increasing offensive output to turn narrow defeats into points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably tough for Thoroadle, with significant challenges in both attack and defense. The team’s defensive struggles, evident in the -93 goal difference, were a key factor in their low points tally and final league position. While the season's results were disappointing, they highlight clear areas for improvement. With targeted development and strategic adjustments, the club has the potential to bounce back stronger in future campaigns.