Is it really all doom and gloom???

Munster make it two out of two.

Another 'L' by the side of this seasons fixtures doesn't make great reading. There was never much to play for but it still doesn't deter from the fact that if you want to be the best, you have to beat the best and we failed quite miserably.

The all to common problems were evident; Poor platform, lack of ball carriers and lack of imagination when we finally had the ball....oh, and the line-outs were quite shocking!

So, in a week that Mr Gallagher has come out and promised big name signings to compete with Europe's best, is it all doom and gloom at Stradey Park as many fans suggest?

A new Stadium, a promising group of youngsters and some very talented players would hopefully suggest otherwise.

After all the 'goings on' pre-season and which spilled into the season with regards to financial difficulties etc. this season was never going to match the success that Phil Davies achieved last year. Losing depth in key areas and not being able to strengthen the squad meant we'd always be struggling to compete with the likes of Munster, Wasps and Clermont.

These comments may not be news to many people but I feel they have to be reiterated and we MUST be patient! Unfortunately our expectations outweigh our current capabilities, we're all guilty of it.

Lets be patient. (Boxing Day doesn't apply to this!)