Season Review · September 8, 2026
Rotton Stanley: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 was a challenging chapter for Rotton Stanley, marked by significant defensive struggles and a tough fight for survival in division 7. The team managed only 3 wins, 3 draws, and suffered 16 losses, culminating in a low points tally of just 12. The season's fun fact highlights a key issue: a goal difference of -68, reflecting the defensive frailties that plagued the side throughout the campaign. Despite efforts to compete, the team found it difficult to contain opponents, resulting in a high goals against tally of 84. This season served as a stark reminder of the areas needing urgent attention and improvement.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
12
Record
3-3-16
GD
-68
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
12
Win Rate
14%
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
7 contributions
Top scorer
Michel Lemoine
RCM
3 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 12
- P13
- Scoring
- 16
- P4
- Defence
- 84
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P8
- Goal difference
- -68
- P8
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-3-16
Wins
3
14%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-68 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 was a challenging chapter for Rotton Stanley, marked by significant defensive struggles and a tough fight for survival in division 7. The team managed only 3 wins, 3 draws, and suffered 16 losses, culminating in a low points tally of just 12. The season's fun fact highlights a key issue: a goal difference of -68, reflecting the defensive frailties that plagued the side throughout the campaign. Despite efforts to compete, the team found it difficult to contain opponents, resulting in a high goals against tally of 84. This season served as a stark reminder of the areas needing urgent attention and improvement.
While the team faced adversity, the experience gained provides a foundation to build upon. The season's struggles underscore the importance of defensive organization and resilience, setting the stage for future development and strategic adjustments.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded, as the season was predominantly challenging.
- The team did manage to secure 3 wins and 3 draws, showing resilience in difficult circumstances.
- The season's main highlight was the perseverance shown despite the tough results.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Rotton Stanley needs to focus on tightening their defensive structure to reduce goals conceded. Improving overall team organization and resilience will be crucial in turning around the results and climbing the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Rotton Stanley, characterized by defensive struggles and a low points total. The team showed resilience but lacked consistency and defensive solidity. Moving forward, addressing defensive vulnerabilities and building a more balanced squad will be essential to improve results and aim for a more competitive standing in the division.