I don't buy that sorry. The pressure hadn't been lifted against Southampton and we were battered. I think that game did for us in the final to be honest. It completely slaugtered all of the new found confidence, and the players almost to a man reverted to type.
Whatever, I think any team in championship would have made a better fist of that final - it was embarassing. Lets not forget Wigan won the cup after being relegated a couple of years back.
Lack of organastion and preparation was significant in our wembley no show.
Wigan were relegated after winning the cup, that was significant in their relegation, think it shows that certains games/performances can have an effect or take their toll.