Stand-in Hertha Berlin boss Mark Fotheringham stood his floor when a German reporter hit him with a poorly judged query about Braveheart.
The Scot was on the touchline after boss Felix Magath examined constructive for Covid and led Hertha to a powerful 3-0 win over Hoffenheim.
Fotheringham, who performed for six golf equipment in Scotland together with Celtic and each Dundee sides, presently serves as Magath's No.2.
And he was completely satisfied to step in and assist his facet to an enormous Bundesliga victory.
However the 38-year-old's dream dugout debut was tainted considerably when a reporter requested him if he'd proven his gamers the well-known Mel Gibson film Braveheart to get them motivated.
A surprised Fotheringham responded in fluent German: “That’s not humorous what you’re saying about Braveheart. I’m a severe, younger coach.
"I’ve discovered lots. I don’t know what you imply by that - about Braveheart and so forth. What’s that every one about?”
He was then requested about his techniques - however stated that is all right down to the primary man Magath.
And he wasn't revealing a lot past that as he quoted Sir Alex Ferguson and gave the reporter an perception into the Scottish soccer mindset.
In quotes translated by broadcaster Derek Rae, he went on: "Did we play 4-1-4-1? I don’t think about techniques, individuals. I think about distance.
"Sir Alex Ferguson as soon as stated we play 4-4-2 however with a diamond or 4-3-3. Look, I’m working for among the best recognized coaches in world soccer. I’m not concentrating on techniques - I don’t care about that.
"I focus purely on my job, on the pitch day in day trip. Ways don’t curiosity me, that’s simply how it's. The lads gelled properly with us & there was good way between the defence and the primary line & there have been no areas to play in between them. That’s the way it was.
"The boss was at all times there, talking. That’s the wonderful thing about trendy expertise however what we focus on stays between us. They are saying in Scotland what you say within the dressing room stays within the dressing room. In order that’s the best way we work.