Season Review · April 24, 2026
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Season 17 was a pivotal chapter for Tickrinch, marking a period of foundational development within the club. Competing in division 8, league 102, the team finished in 7th place with a total of 21 points. It was a season characterized by learning curves and the pursuit of consistency, as the squad navigated the challenges of a competitive league. Interestingly, this season was truly a story of its own, with unique moments that will serve as stepping stones for the seasons to come.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
7th
Points
21
Record
5-6-11
GD
-16
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
7th
Points
21
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-5-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jeferson Rodrigues
CM
5 contributions
Top scorer
Jeferson Rodrigues
CM
3 goals
Top assists
Jeferson Rodrigues
CM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 21
- P46
- Scoring
- 35
- P46
- Defence
- 51
- P33
- Goal difference
- -16
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
5-6-11
Wins
5
23%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-16 GD
Goal Contributions
Jeferson Rodrigues
CM · 3G · 2A
5
Michael Ellis
CB · 2G · 1A
3
Jordi Garcia
RB · 1G · 2A
3
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 17 was a pivotal chapter for Tickrinch, marking a period of foundational development within the club. Competing in division 8, league 102, the team finished in 7th place with a total of 21 points. It was a season characterized by learning curves and the pursuit of consistency, as the squad navigated the challenges of a competitive league. Interestingly, this season was truly a story of its own, with unique moments that will serve as stepping stones for the seasons to come.
Despite a modest record of 5 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses, the team showed resilience and a commitment to growth. The squad scored 35 goals but conceded 51, resulting in a goal difference of -16. This season laid the groundwork for future success, emphasizing the importance of building a cohesive team and gaining valuable experience on the pitch.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorer:Jeferson Rodrigues with 3 goals
- Most Appearances:Michael Ellis with 15 matches
- Defensive Stability:Michael Ellis and Jordi Garcia contributed both defensively and offensively
- Team Spirit:Zero red or yellow cards for key players, indicating disciplined play
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the season provided valuable experience, the team struggled defensively, conceding 51 goals. Improving defensive organization and consistency will be crucial moving forward. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities and finishing will help convert draws into wins, boosting the points tally and league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Tickrinch's Season 17 was a foundational effort, emphasizing growth and team cohesion. The squad demonstrated discipline and versatility, with key players contributing across multiple facets of play. However, defensive frailties and limited goal-scoring capacity hindered overall success. Focused improvements in defensive organization and attacking efficiency will be essential to climb higher in the league standings and build on this season’s groundwork.