Season Review · September 8, 2026
Pooking: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Pooking in Division 8, finishing in 8th place. The team managed 9 wins but struggled with consistency, suffering 13 losses and failing to secure any draws. Despite a solid effort, the goal difference stood at -8, with 29 goals scored and 37 conceded. Interestingly, this season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, highlighting the unpredictable and unpredictable nature of lower-division football.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
27
Record
9-0-13
GD
-8
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
27
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
LCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 27
- P38
- Scoring
- 29
- P58
- Defence
- 37
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P38
- Goal difference
- -8
- P42
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-0-13
Wins
9
41%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-8 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 proved to be a challenging campaign for Pooking in Division 8, finishing in 8th place. The team managed 9 wins but struggled with consistency, suffering 13 losses and failing to secure any draws. Despite a solid effort, the goal difference stood at -8, with 29 goals scored and 37 conceded. Interestingly, this season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, highlighting the unpredictable and unpredictable nature of lower-division football.
Throughout the season, Pooking demonstrated resilience and fought hard in every fixture, but ultimately, the results reflected a team still finding its footing in the division. The season's narrative was marked by moments of potential and lessons learned, setting the stage for future growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 29 goals across the season
- Conceded 37 goals, showing defensive challenges
- Achieved 9 wins, showcasing fighting spirit
- No draws recorded, indicating a need for more balanced results
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Pooking's season was marked by a need for greater consistency and defensive solidity. The team could benefit from converting more of their attacking opportunities into goals and reducing the number of goals conceded. Addressing these areas could help turn narrow losses into valuable points and improve overall standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Pooking was a period of learning and resilience. The team showed fighting spirit with 9 wins but faced challenges in maintaining consistency, as reflected in their 13 losses and goal difference of -8. While the season was not marked by standout success, it provided valuable experience and a foundation to build upon. Focusing on defensive stability and goal conversion could elevate Pooking in future campaigns.