Season Review · September 8, 2026
Rader: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Rader's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive firepower. The team managed only 3 wins and 2 draws, suffering 17 losses across the season. Their goal difference of -44 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the campaign, making it a difficult year on the pitch. Despite the hardships, the team showed resilience, but ultimately, the results reflected a need for significant improvement. Fun fact: Rader's goal difference of -44 underscores their defensive struggles throughout the season, a key factor in their overall performance.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
11
Record
3-2-17
GD
-44
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
11th
Points
11
Win Rate
14%
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
Phillip Lewis
RM
6 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RF
4 goals
Top assists
Phillip Lewis
RM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 11
- P13
- Scoring
- 20
- P13
- Defence
- 64
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P21
- Goal difference
- -44
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-2-17
Wins
3
14%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-44 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
Rader's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive firepower. The team managed only 3 wins and 2 draws, suffering 17 losses across the season. Their goal difference of -44 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the campaign, making it a difficult year on the pitch. Despite the hardships, the team showed resilience, but ultimately, the results reflected a need for significant improvement. Fun fact: Rader's goal difference of -44 underscores their defensive struggles throughout the season, a key factor in their overall performance.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 20 goals across the season
- Conceded 64 goals, indicating defensive challenges
- Finished 11th in their division, narrowly avoiding relegation
- Secured 3 wins and 2 draws despite tough competition
- Demonstrated perseverance despite a tough season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Rader's season was hampered by a significant defensive struggle, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded and the poor goal difference. Improving defensive organization and consistency will be crucial for future success. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output would help turn more draws into wins and boost overall points.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Rader's Season 22 was marked by defensive difficulties and limited offensive success, culminating in an 11th-place finish. The team showed resilience but needs to address defensive vulnerabilities and enhance goal-scoring to improve results. Strengths include perseverance amid adversity; areas for growth involve defensive stability and offensive potency.