Did he fuck express fear. If he truly feared Spurs, he would have started every premium starter he had.
The fact he didn't, gives a real insight into his reasoning.
He hedged his bets, knowing we are more than capable of getting the right outcome after two games, with a home tie to favour.
If anything, his team selection actually showed a degree of well-placed trust for what we can produce and what Spurs can't, even in a lower gear.
It's an absolute fucking disgrace that you and others don't wish to give our manager the benefit of doubt.
What part of last season or this season have people not seen from the best manager in the world?
He's earned it and plenty should know better after all this time.