Season Review · September 8, 2026
Tholvill City: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Tholvill City’s journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging one, marked by defensive struggles and a tough battle for consistency. The club finished in 8th place out of the division's teams, accumulating 7 wins, 3 draws, and suffering 12 losses. Despite their efforts, the team scored only 19 goals, while conceding a staggering 64, resulting in a goal difference of -45 — a clear indicator of defensive vulnerabilities throughout the season. Interestingly, this season’s fun fact highlights their defensive struggles, which significantly impacted their overall performance and standings.
Finished
8th
Points
24
Record
7-3-12
GD
-45
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
24
Win Rate
32%
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
9 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
7 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
- 24
- P38
- Scoring
- 19
- P21
- Defence
- 64
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P46
- Goal difference
- -45
- P4
Campaign Record
7-3-12
Wins
7
32%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-45 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
Tholvill City’s journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging one, marked by defensive struggles and a tough battle for consistency. The club finished in 8th place out of the division's teams, accumulating 7 wins, 3 draws, and suffering 12 losses. Despite their efforts, the team scored only 19 goals, while conceding a staggering 64, resulting in a goal difference of -45 — a clear indicator of defensive vulnerabilities throughout the season. Interestingly, this season’s fun fact highlights their defensive struggles, which significantly impacted their overall performance and standings.
While the team faced difficulties at both ends of the pitch, the season served as a learning curve, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and strategic adjustments moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 7 wins across the season
- Achieved 3 draws, showcasing resilience in some matches
- Scored 19 goals despite offensive challenges
- Conceded 64 goals, reflecting defensive struggles
- Finished 8th in Division 8, mid-table stability amidst adversity
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Tholvill City’s season was hampered by a significant goal difference of -45, primarily due to defensive struggles. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded will be crucial in climbing the standings next season. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output will help convert more matches into wins and push the team higher in the table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Tholvill City’s Season 22 was a tough campaign characterized by defensive vulnerabilities and limited offensive output. The club demonstrated resilience but needs to address defensive frailties and improve goal-scoring to move up the division. With targeted improvements, the team can aim for better results in the upcoming season.