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Originally Posted by Sparky***
I said that a few years back. The precedent was set when arguably our best ever team was cruelly wiped out before even reaching their prime whilst playing in it
3 good years out of about 30. The vast majority of those 30 other years in the competition have been frustrating and ended in crushing disappointment.
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Highest of Highs and Lowest of lows. Could you make an argument that the importance placed on the tournament, Fergies' obsession, inhibited the players? Always felt that being knocked out led to a depression around the club, meant that Utd had to be exceptional to win, not just benefit from a cup run.
Dortmund, Monaco, Leverkusen, Madrid the first time around, Porto, some painful ones in there.