I still have mixed view about it all if I'm honest. If you'd have asked me how I felt on Thursday after then game, I wasn't overly fussed about going out, but ask me now having seen the draw, I'm a bit gutted.
You said that "There’s nothing like experiencing a bit of European culture every now and again" Having been to Prague last season the main attraction of the Europa League, for me, is the away trips. I agree that the home games can sometimes be crap, but going into Europe to watch the Villa is what being in Europe is all about. If I'm honest I think that is what it boils down to. I can't get excited about the competition overall, but will miss the away trips, if that makes sense!!