It is all a matter of perspective.
As a Rangers fan I could not be happier with the way things are going on the pitch. However on the other hand our finances are not the best, relying on the financial backing of the board cannot continue indefinitely.
Just imagine what a mess we might be in financially if Alfie had not scored that late winner against Legia - Rangers without European money is unthinkable, it is not looked upon as a bonus, it is so necessary that I would hate to imagine how sorry a state our finances would look without it. Hearts will, rightly or wrongly, point to being run prudently with no outstanding debt.
I know which model I prefer (ours), but after our financial troubles not so long ago, I do hope we start to trade profitable sooner rather than later.