Season Review · September 8, 2026
Torthan: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
The 22nd season for Torthan in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles, culminating in a goal difference of -26. This indicates that the team faced significant difficulties in maintaining defensive solidity, which ultimately impacted their overall performance. Despite some moments of promise, the season was characterized by inconsistency, as reflected in their record of 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses. Torthan's journey this season serves as a reminder of the importance of defensive organization and resilience at this level of competition.
Finished
8th
Points
24
Record
7-3-12
GD
-26
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
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Michel Lemoine
RCM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Michel Lemoine
RCM
8 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P38
- Scoring
- 31
- P21
- Defence
- 57
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P21
- Goal difference
- -26
- P25
Campaign Record
7-3-12
Wins
7
32%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-26 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
The 22nd season for Torthan in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles, culminating in a goal difference of -26. This indicates that the team faced significant difficulties in maintaining defensive solidity, which ultimately impacted their overall performance. Despite some moments of promise, the season was characterized by inconsistency, as reflected in their record of 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses. Torthan's journey this season serves as a reminder of the importance of defensive organization and resilience at this level of competition.
Interestingly, Torthan's season was also notable for the absence of verified top player performance totals, making it difficult to pinpoint standout individual contributions. Nonetheless, the collective effort on the pitch was evident in their pursuit of improvement, even if the results did not fully align with their ambitions.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 31 goals across the season
- Faced 57 goals against, highlighting defensive challenges
- Secured 3 draws amidst a tough campaign
- Maintained competitive spirit despite setbacks
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Torthan's season was hampered by defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the -26 goal difference. Addressing defensive organization and consistency will be crucial for future success. Additionally, converting more goal-scoring opportunities and reducing goals conceded could significantly improve their league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Torthan's 22nd season in Division 8 was a tough but instructive campaign. The team demonstrated resilience and effort, but defensive frailties and inconsistent results kept them in the lower half of the table. Strengthening defensive cohesion and capitalizing on scoring chances will be key areas to focus on moving forward. With targeted improvements, Torthan can aim for a more competitive and balanced season in the future.