We have a better manager and a better team than we did then. We are aiming to win the league but the best teams are competitive in all competitions, playing a lot of games is a good problem to have not a bad one, it means being in the mix to win something.it wasn't the whole clubs fault we lost a 2 goal lead. yes there is a possibility that Poch told them not to over do it, but going by his mood after I doubt it. your right about the fans, had that game been at WHL it would of been a sell out, and yes your right about fans saying about hoping we would lose because the cup is not as important, but that's a very small %. I wanted us to win, but not at the expense of a league position, and i'll admit it now the only thing I'm angry about is the way we went out.
not sure you have noticed we have to play 10 fixtures in December, 9 in the League and 1 very important game in the CL, so not having to field a very strong team in between 2 tough away trips in hope of getting to the semi's has worked out a bit of a blessing. yes winning a trophy builds a winning mentality but as a few have pointed out, it never did us any favours the last time we won it.