Linfield boss David Healy enjoyed sampling the All-Island menu - but is happiest with bread and butter.
Blues were stuffed 6-0 by Dundalk in Monday’s Unite the Union Cup decider at Oriel Park.
It was a disappointing end to the new competition for the Belfast side having drawn 1-1 at Windsor Park on Friday.
But Healy is keen to put it behind him and focus on reeling in Coleraine at the top of the Irish League table.
All-Island league proposals hit a major roadblock when the IFA refused to sanction its clubs to engage in the process.
And in the wake of the Dundalk defeat, Healy said: “People have their opinions. Is it good or bad? I don't know until a contract is put in front of people.
“Football is a game for all. The powers that be will decide and I'll let them decide because it's going to be a tough decision.
“I've enjoyed the experience. I like the league that we're in and I'm sure the Irish guys are proud of their own league.
“There's a lot of competitiveness in both leagues but it might not be for everybody, it might be for one or two clubs.
“It's about getting the right sort of balance to make sure it's a happy medium for everybody”
Healy continued: “Dundalk are full time and the benchmark for the teams in both countries - the standout team that everybody wants to catch.
“We've about a million games at the minute. We need to be careful that we're not adding in another and that’s no disrespect to this competition.
“I’d have been more than happy with a one off game. Two legs detracts away from the real prize, which is our own domestic league.
“That's the bread and butter. That's what brings in the money from Europe if you're successful.”
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