Season Review · April 24, 2026
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Season 17 marked a pivotal chapter for Hortheth as they navigated their journey through Division 8. Finishing in 4th place with 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and growth. Their goal difference of +30 stands out as one of the best in Division 8, showcasing a solid defensive foundation paired with an effective attack. This season was characterized by steady progress, with the club laying down the groundwork for more ambitious campaigns ahead.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
4th
Points
39
Record
12-3-7
GD
+30
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
4th
Points
39
Win Rate
55%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Yong Choo
CF
14 contributions
Top scorer
Yong Choo
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Yong Choo
CF
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P71
- Scoring
- 63
- P88
- Defence
- 33
- P71
- Goal difference
- +30
- P88
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
12-3-7
Wins
12
55%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+30 GD
Goal Contributions
Yong Choo
CF · 7G · 7A
14
Hamadou Mariame
LW · 5G
5
Ray Duncan
CM · 4G · 2A
6
James Davis
LWB · 3G · 6A
9
John Muir
CM · 3G
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 marked a pivotal chapter for Hortheth as they navigated their journey through Division 8. Finishing in 4th place with 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and growth. Their goal difference of +30 stands out as one of the best in Division 8, showcasing a solid defensive foundation paired with an effective attack. This season was characterized by steady progress, with the club laying down the groundwork for more ambitious campaigns ahead.
A fun fact about Hortheth’s Season 17 is their impressive goal difference of +30, which ranks among the best in Division 8. This statistic underscores their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency, hinting at a promising future if they can build on this momentum.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Strong defensive record with only 33 goals conceded
- Goal difference of +30, among the best in Division 8
- Consistent performances from key players like Yong Choo and Ray Duncan
- Notable offensive contributions from multiple players, indicating team depth
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Hortheth showed promising signs, there is room to enhance consistency across the squad. Increasing goal-scoring opportunities from wider positions and sharpening finishing in front of goal could elevate their offensive output. Additionally, maintaining defensive solidity while pushing for more wins will be crucial as they aim for higher league positions.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hortheth’s Season 17 was a solid foundation-building effort, marked by impressive defensive stats and versatile contributions from key players. Their goal difference of +30 underscores their defensive resilience and attacking efficiency. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and offensive potency will be vital to climb higher in the division. With a balanced squad and a clear trajectory, Hortheth is well-positioned for future success.