Much of the ELs improvement has been proved as financially unsustainable.
Shels, Cork and last year Derry have been responsible for most of the coefficient improvement. Shels have imploded, Cork's side has been broken up and sold (and lost to Swedish opposition for the 1st time in 4 years for an EL side) and Derry whilst having a similar side have not been able to afford the professionalism of the Kenny era.
The quality of the EL is not as high as in previous years and is more reflective of what level of football is realistic given poor revenue and small attendences.
Disappointing but true.