As is so often with Ange Postecoglou, what looks like a fractious post-match press conference in the heat of battle becomes a much calmer tone in the pre-match press conference for the next match.
When a microphone is dangled under the Australian just minutes after a painful defeat, he can come across as ill-tempered.
That could be seen as a reflection that something isn't quite right at Tottenham - but, when the dust has settled, the 59-year-old has time and again returned to his usual pleasant, honest and composed self.
He was questioned extensively on his post-match grumpy tone and combative comments following the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday, where he pointed to his record of success during his second season at clubs.