LIAM FLIN takes a look at some European clubs who are failing to punch their weight after falling on hard times...

TO GRACE the pinnacle of the footballing world for a season or two is one thing, but for a club to affirm pure legendary status, it’s maintaining that consistency and quality which counts.
You’ve seen it on more than one occasion; acute business in the transfer market coupled with sharpened tactical nous can lift a club beyond expectation and to the top of the table. 
Give it a few seasons though and they’re scrambling around in a relegation dogfight...