article_snippet: It has been an annus horribilis for British clubs in Europe.
article_snippet: Ten clubs from north and south of the border began Ten clubs from north and south of the border European campaigns last year, with dreams of Berlin and Warsaw.
article_snippet: But before Easter, all have seen Easter shattered.
article_snippet: Motherwell's European campaign ended before Motherwell's European campaign began with an extra-time defeat in Iceland.
highlights_snippet: Ten British teams were involved in European competition this season .
  
highlights_snippet: Some, like Chelsea, had hopes of competing until the business end .
  
highlights_snippet: Others, such as Aberdeen and Motherwell, attempted to progress through qualifying rounds .
  
highlights_snippet: But all have been eliminated before the quarter-final stage .