Season Review · September 8, 2026
Mild: Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Mild, as they navigated the ups and downs of Division 3 football. Finishing in 10th place with 24 points, the team faced a tough battle throughout the season, managing to secure 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses. Despite the setbacks, there was a glimmer of resilience, with the team narrowly edging out their opponents in goal difference, ending with a -1 tally. Interestingly, this season was a season of football with its own unique story, marked by tight contests and moments of perseverance.
Gary's mark
3/5
Below Average
Finished
10th
Points
24
Record
7-3-12
GD
-1
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
10th
Points
24
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-3-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Javier Alvarez
RCF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Javier Alvarez
RCF
6 goals
Top assists
David Murphy
LCF
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P21
- Scoring
- 29
- P21
- Defence
- 30
- P67
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P33
- Goal difference
- -1
- P42
3/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-3-12
Wins
7
32%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-1 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
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Mild, as they navigated the ups and downs of Division 3 football. Finishing in 10th place with 24 points, the team faced a tough battle throughout the season, managing to secure 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses. Despite the setbacks, there was a glimmer of resilience, with the team narrowly edging out their opponents in goal difference, ending with a -1 tally. Interestingly, this season was a season of football with its own unique story, marked by tight contests and moments of perseverance.
The fun fact about this season is that despite the struggles, Mild's journey was filled with moments that showcased their fighting spirit, making it a memorable chapter in their ongoing story. The season's narrative was one of battling against the odds, with each match contributing to a compelling tale of determination and resilience.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 29 goals across the season
- Conceded just 30 goals, maintaining competitive defensive efforts
- Achieved 3 draws in a season of narrow margins
- Demonstrated resilience in a tough division despite setbacks
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Mild's season was marked by a need for greater consistency and perhaps a more robust offensive output, as reflected in their 29 goals scored. The team also faced defensive challenges, conceding nearly as many goals as they scored, which impacted their ability to climb higher in the standings. Addressing these areas could help turn narrow losses into valuable points in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough but instructive chapter for Mild. The team showed resilience amid adversity, finishing just outside the mid-table zone. Their strengths lay in their defensive efforts and fighting spirit, but they need to improve their goal-scoring and consistency to move up the division. With targeted improvements, Mild can aim for a more competitive and balanced season ahead.