David McMillan fears Conference League demotion will only widen chasm to European giants

David McMillan of Dundalk celebrates after scoring during an Airtricity League match at the weekend. Picture: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

After sampling the delights of two Europa League group stages in five years, David McMillan feels “hard done by” at Dundalk’s new Conference League plight.

Uefa’s decision to introduce a third club competition for this season heightens the chances of progression for participants from smaller leagues but McMillan bemoans the dilution of quality.