The reporter, Dan Kilpatrick, had written in his column that Postecoglou would be seen as a "clown" if Tottenham lost the final. In the press conference, Postecoglou replied that he would not be a "clown" regardless of the outcome.

Postecoglou expressed his disappointment at the reporter's comment, saying that he had worked hard for 26 years to achieve his position without any special favors.

McCoist, who was interviewed on talkSPORT, agreed with Postecoglou's response. He thought the question was "ridiculous" and "stupid," and that labeling Postecoglou a "clown" was unfair.

McCoist acknowledged that he had also defended himself against personal attacks in the past when he felt it was necessary. He believed that Postecoglou was right to speak out against the reporter's comment.