Get with the programme - none of the big clubs - and by extension the players - care about domestic cup competitions any more.
We are not far off the scenario where we will see weakened sides playing in the cup semi finals.
They used to be important now they are not.
While you are out celebrating the league cup the serious clubs are attracting big money to pay big players to compete for the big prizes.
If we want to be a big club therefore that is the stage we need to be competing on. Not beating championsip sides for trophies that no-one gives a sh*t about.
yes, it's better than nothing - but only just - and therefore we should be aiming higher than that.
I fully understand that.
But as a fan I enjoy seeing us win trophies, if we don't and we are just endlessly aiming for top 4, but no trophies at the end of it for the next ten years and management that don't give a toss about silverware, then what's the point? Where's the enjoyment?
Last season was great, but ultimately left everyone deflated, whereas if we done a cup and come fourth we would have felt much better during the lads lap of honour.
Look, I know full well CL is more important for the club, but for me I just find the thought of that depressing.
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