The fact is not only have we been found out in Europe but so have all the other Premiership candidates.
Our clubs arent as good as they were whilst others have improved significantly.
Yes we could have had an easier group and yes we should and could have played better.
However in truth, we aint as good and the majority of teams that were left in the last eight.
We certainly need to progress next year for financial reasons if nothing else but its not the bee all and end all.
The trips are great and I would love to do better but getting back to being number one in England would be more important that winning the Champions league and we have to stop thinking the premiership is the best leaugue cos at the minute, it isnt.
Our clubs arent as good as they were whilst others have improved significantly.
Yes we could have had an easier group and yes we should and could have played better.
However in truth, we aint as good and the majority of teams that were left in the last eight.
We certainly need to progress next year for financial reasons if nothing else but its not the bee all and end all.
The trips are great and I would love to do better but getting back to being number one in England would be more important that winning the Champions league and we have to stop thinking the premiership is the best leaugue cos at the minute, it isnt.