Season Review · September 8, 2026
Muck Rovers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Muck Rovers was a journey filled with its own unique story, reflecting a campaign of resilience and learning in Division 8. The team finished in 8th place, with a total of 5 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses. Throughout the season, they scored 40 goals and conceded 52, ending with a goal difference of -12. This season's narrative was marked by moments of hope and challenge, illustrating the unpredictable nature of football at this level. Interestingly, despite the ups and downs, the team demonstrated a fighting spirit, even if the results didn't always go their way.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
22
Record
5-7-10
GD
-12
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
8th
Points
22
Win Rate
23%
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
Michel Lemoine
RCM
16 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
LW
10 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P38
- Scoring
- 40
- P54
- Defence
- 52
- P25
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P4
- Goal difference
- -12
- P42
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-7-10
Wins
5
23%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-12 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
Season 22 for Muck Rovers was a journey filled with its own unique story, reflecting a campaign of resilience and learning in Division 8. The team finished in 8th place, with a total of 5 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses. Throughout the season, they scored 40 goals and conceded 52, ending with a goal difference of -12. This season's narrative was marked by moments of hope and challenge, illustrating the unpredictable nature of football at this level. Interestingly, despite the ups and downs, the team demonstrated a fighting spirit, even if the results didn't always go their way.
A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—each match adding a new chapter to the club’s ongoing journey. The season may not have yielded the most favorable results, but it provided valuable experiences and lessons for the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goals scored: 40
- Goals conceded: 52
- Goal difference: -12
- Total points: 22
- Final league position: 8th
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
With only 5 wins and 10 losses, the team faced challenges in converting draws into wins and closing out matches effectively. Improving consistency and defensive solidity could help turn more draws into victories and reduce the goal difference deficit.
Season Rating:Poor
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Muck Rovers' Season 22 was a chapter of perseverance and learning. The team showed resilience despite finishing in 8th place with a record of 5 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses. The goals scored and conceded reflect areas where defensive and offensive improvements could be made. While the season was marked by a poor overall rating, it laid the groundwork for future development, emphasizing the importance of consistency and strategic growth.