gizzmo, you should notice that philosophy of the Cup is this - to meet opponents with same quality. The sense of Cup is this. And I say this like a manager who wins many cups with and without manipulation of quality.
Just I feel - manipulation is not fair.
We have just different opinions, mate. But honest, I do not see where you found your definition of cup philosophy as cup is the exact opposite: amateur teams play agaisnt the best european sides. This is the case in top 11 and in real life too.