Ange Postecoglou, not for the first time this season, was rather baffled.
He had just been asked to assess Tottenham's season following the 4-1 defeat by Brighton - the side's 22nd loss in the Premier League this season.
The Australian bristled at the question, seemingly confused as to how the season could be seen as anything but a blistering success given he had guided the club to its first trophy since 2008 just five days earlier.
"How do I assess it?! Outstanding! " said Postecoglou.
"We won a trophy, which we haven't done for 17 years, and we're in the Champions League.