Season Review · April 24, 2026
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Season 17 at Tadcoth Town proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions and results, reflecting a campaign filled with highs and lows. The team navigated the challenges of Division 6 with resilience, finishing in 7th place in League 2. Despite a modest points tally of 30, the squad demonstrated moments of brilliance, especially in attack, netting 39 goals across the season. Interestingly, Tadcoth Town's season was marked by a fun fact: it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, full of unpredictable twists and turns that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
30
Record
9-3-10
GD
-2
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
30
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Walter Gonzalez
RW
9 contributions
Top scorer
Walter Gonzalez
RW
6 goals
Top assists
Walter Gonzalez
RW
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P46
- Scoring
- 39
- P38
- Defence
- 41
- P46
- Goal difference
- -2
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-3-10
Wins
9
41%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-2 GD
Goal Contributions
Walter Gonzalez
RW · 6G · 3A
9
Abdul Salah
CM · 4G · 1A
5
Thomas Beck
RW · 3G · 2A
5
Tiago Silva
CF · 3G
3
Bernd Kaiser
CF · 2G · 1A
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 at Tadcoth Town proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions and results, reflecting a campaign filled with highs and lows. The team navigated the challenges of Division 6 with resilience, finishing in 7th place in League 2. Despite a modest points tally of 30, the squad demonstrated moments of brilliance, especially in attack, netting 39 goals across the season. Interestingly, Tadcoth Town's season was marked by a fun fact: it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, full of unpredictable twists and turns that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The team’s performance was characterized by a balanced mix of wins, draws, and losses, highlighting the unpredictable nature of their campaign. The squad’s ability to compete was evident, but consistency proved elusive at times. The season’s narrative was one of perseverance, with individual contributions shining through amidst the fluctuating team fortunes.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Walter Gonzalez with 6 goals and 3 assists
- Solid contributions from Abdul Salah with 4 goals and 1 assist
- Thomas Beck’s creative flair with 3 goals and 2 assists
- Defensive resilience with a goal difference of -2 despite a tough season
- A season of learning and growth for the squad
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While individual performances were commendable, the team struggled with consistency throughout the season. Defensive stability could be enhanced to reduce the goals conceded, and a more cohesive attacking strategy might help turn draws into wins. Improving squad depth and rotation could also be beneficial to sustain performance levels across the demanding fixture schedule.
Season Rating:(Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Tadcoth Town’s Season 17 was a journey marked by resilience and individual brilliance amid a fluctuating team performance. The squad’s offensive efforts and key contributions from standout players provided hope for future growth. However, addressing defensive lapses and maintaining consistency will be crucial moving forward. Overall, it was a season of learning, with promising signs for the next chapter.