McLeish knew the threat Tottenham pose going forward , even without injured attacking midfield duo Gareth Bale and Rafael van der Vaart .
McLeish sent out a team focused on frustrating Spurs and hoping to snatch a goal on the break .
Knowing the threat Tottenham pose going forward , even without injured attacking midfield duo Gareth Bale and Rafael van der Vaart , McLeish sent out a team focused on frustrating Spurs and hoping to snatch a goal on the break .