Did League Cup come too early for Saints?

Does the League Cup group stage come too early in the season for teams like St Johnstone?Simo Valakari's side were one of two Premiership sides, Falkirk were the other, that failed to progress to the last 16 of the League Cup. St Johnstone finished third in Group F with seven points after their 1-1 draw with East Fife, which Dick Campbell's side snagged a bonus point in after winning the shootout. Former Dundee and Ross County boss, who was St Johnstone assistant manager between 2007-2011, insis