Season Review · September 8, 2026
Grettle United: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Grettle United's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent performances. The team finished in 9th place out of the league standings, accumulating just 19 points from 6 wins, 1 draw, and 15 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a goal difference of -36, reflecting the defensive vulnerabilities that plagued the team throughout the year. Despite some moments of promise, Grettle United found it difficult to maintain consistency and secure positive results against their opponents.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
19
Record
6-1-15
GD
-36
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
19
Win Rate
27%
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
Eric Moreau
RCF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Eric Moreau
RCF
6 goals
Top assists
Marcel Durand
RM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P29
- Scoring
- 21
- P29
- Defence
- 57
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P25
- Goal difference
- -36
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-1-15
Wins
6
27%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-36 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
Grettle United's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent performances. The team finished in 9th place out of the league standings, accumulating just 19 points from 6 wins, 1 draw, and 15 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a goal difference of -36, reflecting the defensive vulnerabilities that plagued the team throughout the year. Despite some moments of promise, Grettle United found it difficult to maintain consistency and secure positive results against their opponents.
The season was characterized by a tough defensive record, conceding 57 goals while managing only 21 goals for. This imbalance significantly impacted their overall standing and points tally, ultimately leading to a lower-tier finish. The club will need to address its defensive organization and resilience if it hopes to improve in the next campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 6 wins across the season
- Scored a total of 21 goals
- Achieved 1 draw in a competitive league
- Conceded 57 goals, highlighting defensive issues
- Finished 9th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Grettle United's season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the goal difference of -36 and the high number of goals conceded. Improving defensive organization and resilience will be crucial to climbing the league table and securing more positive results.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Grettle United's Season 22 was a difficult campaign with notable defensive struggles and a low points tally. While the team managed to secure a handful of wins, the overall performance was hindered by defensive lapses and inconsistency. The club's strengths lie in their ability to find the net occasionally, but significant improvements are needed in defensive stability and overall consistency to move up the division in future seasons.