- Oct 12, 2004
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Europa is the one big achievement on AVB's CV. He is not going to undermine it by appearing to disrespect the competition. His problem is persuading the players to take it just as seriously. So we play near full strength teams, who do not give their all in the Europa, but do just enough to take the edge of their performance in the Premiership. I cannot see that changing, so fifth place and no silverware looks on the cards again next season.
It is a shame because I think we do, just about, have the strength in depth to rotate effectively and to select teams based on the quality of the opposition.
It is a shame because I think we do, just about, have the strength in depth to rotate effectively and to select teams based on the quality of the opposition.