Leicester coach Richard Cockerill described his side's 26-12 LV= Cup loss to Bath as "meaningless game".
Meehan pleased with win, questions cup's format
Leicester coach Richard Cockerill described his side's 26-12 LV= Cup loss to Bath as a "meaningless game".
The Tigers have failed to pick up a point after four defeats in this competition , but Cockerill insisted: "It was a meaningless game. They were a little fortunate to win so comfortably.
"They had a much stronger side on paper and the sending off ruined the game for the spectators. I don't like losing but our priority is the league and this tournament is a long way down the pecking order."
The sending off Cockerill referred to was that of hooker Rob Hawkins, playing against his old side, who was given his marching orders for the use of an elbow, having already been sin-binned for punching.
"Rob is very disappointed," Cockerill added. "The decision was a little harsh but it was ill-disciplined. He was perhaps a little fired up against his old club."
Cockerill also felt Leicester should have been awarded a penalty try, saying: "There were some strange decisions but that's life. Apparently the referee couldn't identify the player so he was unable to award a yellow card."
Excellent
Bath coach Steve Meehan commented: "I'm very happy with the win. It was our first here since 2003.
"Our scrum was excellent and despite the keen wind, both sides were accurate in the line-out.
"The status of the competition needs to be addressed. We are likely not to qualify with fourteen points from our group games and Newcastle could progress with far less and that shouldn't happen with a Heineken Cup spot at stake."
