Season Review · September 8, 2026
Taune Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Taune Stanley's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 8th place. The team managed to secure 8 wins, 1 draw, and 13 losses, accumulating a total of 25 points. Despite some bright moments, the season was marred by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -23. An interesting fun fact from this season is that the team’s goal difference of -23 highlights the defensive vulnerabilities that plagued their campaign, making it difficult to climb higher in the standings.
Finished
8th
Points
25
Record
8-1-13
GD
-23
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
25
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
LW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
LW
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 25
- P38
- Scoring
- 25
- P21
- Defence
- 48
- P33
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P46
- Goal difference
- -23
- P21
Campaign Record
8-1-13
Wins
8
36%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-23 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
Taune Stanley's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 8th place. The team managed to secure 8 wins, 1 draw, and 13 losses, accumulating a total of 25 points. Despite some bright moments, the season was marred by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -23. An interesting fun fact from this season is that the team’s goal difference of -23 highlights the defensive vulnerabilities that plagued their campaign, making it difficult to climb higher in the standings.
Throughout the season, Taune Stanley scored 25 goals but conceded 48, indicating a need for defensive reinforcement and consistency at the back. The team’s overall performance was below expectations, but the season also provided valuable lessons for future improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 25 goals across the season
- Secured 8 wins in league play
- Achieved 1 draw, showing resilience in some matches
- Ended with a goal difference of -23, reflecting defensive challenges
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Taune Stanley's season was hindered by defensive issues, as evidenced by the negative goal difference and the number of losses. Improving defensive organization and consistency could significantly enhance future performances. Additionally, converting more scoring opportunities could help turn some of those losses into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Taune Stanley's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a challenging league position. While the team showed resilience with 8 wins, the overall record reflects areas needing significant improvement, especially at the back. Strengths include their ability to score goals and secure wins, but addressing defensive vulnerabilities and consistency will be key to climbing higher in the division next season.