Season Review · September 8, 2026
Garsham Villa: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Garsham Villa’s Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -27. The team managed to secure only 7 wins, drawing once and suffering 14 losses, which ultimately placed them in 9th position in the league. Despite the difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and opportunities for growth. Interestingly, Garsham Villa scored 25 goals over the course of the season, demonstrating some attacking intent, but their defensive frailty was a significant obstacle to climbing higher in the standings.
Finished
9th
Points
22
Record
7-1-14
GD
-27
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
9th
Points
22
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
6 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P29
- Scoring
- 25
- P21
- Defence
- 52
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P58
- Goal difference
- -27
- P13
Campaign Record
7-1-14
Wins
7
32%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-27 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
Garsham Villa’s Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -27. The team managed to secure only 7 wins, drawing once and suffering 14 losses, which ultimately placed them in 9th position in the league. Despite the difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and opportunities for growth. Interestingly, Garsham Villa scored 25 goals over the course of the season, demonstrating some attacking intent, but their defensive frailty was a significant obstacle to climbing higher in the standings.
This season's performance was characterized by inconsistency and defensive vulnerabilities, which hindered their ability to convert scoring chances into positive results. The team’s efforts, however, laid the groundwork for potential improvements in the upcoming season, as they look to tighten their backline and build on their attacking moments.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 25 goals across the season
- Secured 7 wins despite tough competition
- Achieved 1 draw in a season of ups and downs
- Ended with a goal difference of -27, highlighting defensive issues
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Garsham Villa’s season was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by their goal difference of -27. Improving defensive organization and consistency will be crucial for better results next season. Additionally, converting more scoring opportunities and reducing losses could help climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Garsham Villa’s Season 22 was a tough campaign with notable defensive challenges and a final league position of 9th. The team showed resilience in scoring 25 goals but struggled to contain opponents, leading to a negative goal difference. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and capitalizing on scoring chances will be essential for progress. The season’s overall performance indicates room for growth, but with targeted improvements, the club can aim for better results in the next season.