Ange Postecoglou expects Mauricio Pochettino to receive a respectful reception when he returns to Tottenham in the Premier League on Monday.
Chelsea manager Pochettino will be facing his former club for the first time since his 2019 exit.
He transformed Spurs into title contenders and reached a Champions League final during his five-and-a-half year reign.
Spurs boss Postecoglou, whose side have a two-point lead at the summit, said: ‘I doubt there will be anything but respect for Mauricio from anyone at this football club, supporters or people associated, but it doesn’t mean he will get a guard of honour on Monday night because we want to win.