I have never won the cup, best has been 3rd....always playing against teams 2 levels above. I dont care about the cup anymore, not since season 3, when i realized how much off a con it was, this whole game is a con actually....treat it as a bit of fun....If you work on this philosophy then you wont get all uptight and pissed off....there is no rhyme or reason, apart from making money and paying your 'nor-dues'....dont give then the satisfaction and play the gemme with no cash injection....;-)