Season Review · September 8, 2026
Rughatforount: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Rughatforount as they navigated the complexities of Division 6 in League 23. The team faced significant defensive struggles, culminating in a goal difference of -64, which underscores their difficulties at the back throughout the campaign. Despite their efforts, the season was marked by a lack of wins and a high number of goals conceded, making it a tough experience for players and supporters alike. Interestingly, Rughatforount's goal tally of just 11 highlights their offensive struggles as well, reflecting the overall difficulties faced on both ends of the pitch.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
15
Record
5-0-17
GD
-64
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
9th
Points
15
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-1-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
LCF
4 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
4 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
RM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 15
- P25
- Scoring
- 11
- P21
- Defence
- 75
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P25
- Goal difference
- -64
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-0-17
Wins
5
23%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-64 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 chapter for Rughatforount as they navigated the complexities of Division 6 in League 23. The team faced significant defensive struggles, culminating in a goal difference of -64, which underscores their difficulties at the back throughout the campaign. Despite their efforts, the season was marked by a lack of wins and a high number of goals conceded, making it a tough experience for players and supporters alike. Interestingly, Rughatforount's goal tally of just 11 highlights their offensive struggles as well, reflecting the overall difficulties faced on both ends of the pitch.
This season serves as a pivotal learning curve for the club, emphasizing the need for strategic improvements and resilience. With no top performers listed, verified player performance totals are unavailable, but the overall team effort clearly fell short of expectations. The season's outcome underscores the importance of strengthening defensive organization and attacking potency to turn the tide in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded, as the season was predominantly challenging.
- The team endured a tough run with 17 losses, highlighting areas for growth.
- No draws or wins, emphasizing the need for a strategic overhaul.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Rughatforount's season was marred by defensive fragility and limited offensive output. The team conceded 75 goals and scored only 11, resulting in a goal difference of -64. With only 5 wins and no draws, the club must focus on defensive organization, goal-scoring opportunities, and overall consistency to improve their league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably difficult for Rughatforount, characterized by defensive struggles and offensive challenges. The team finished 9th with only 15 points, highlighting the need for significant improvements in both attack and defense. While the season served as a valuable learning experience, the club must prioritize strategic development and squad strengthening to turn around their fortunes in future campaigns.