You're absolutely right. Half of RA came back to the game around the time CL usually starts by pure coincidence. Clan League is the only reason much of the older player base return to the game- Because in the past it worked. So why do you feel the need to change it, it's not worth the risk for just an 'ah that was kinda cool'.

Group Stages were a bad idea, stick with what works. Also, don't call out clans like that; similarly a bad idea.

And it's weren't* you fucking imbecile