Leyton Orient head coach Richie Wellens has admitted his regret following a comment about Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou.
The O's boss had seen his team lose 1-0 to fellow League One play-off hopefuls Stockport County.
And after the match he had been asked if injuries had played a part in the defeat, with Sean Clare and Omar Beckles absent.
He responded: "I'm not Ange Postecoglou who will keep using it as an excuse."
The clip soon went viral with Tottenham fans furious at the lack of respect shown by the Orient boss.
Spurs currently have two players out on loan with the O's with Josh Keeley starring in goal and Jamie Donley who has been key in their recent form with five goals and six assists.
Some supporters immediately demanded those players should be recalled due to the commnets.
"Unprofessional to a high degree imo," said one.
While another added: "Recall our players back."
And a third said: "And we should cut all ties with them for the foreseeable future."
The two clubs have had good relations for many years with several loans taking place, including one for Harry Kane in 2011, which helped kick-start his incredible career.
The clubs also kept strong ties after the death of ex-Leyton Orient manager and Tottenham League Cup winner Justin Edinburgh.
And currently Tottenham Women play the majority of their home games at Brisbane Road too.
Quickly Wellens returned with an swift and unerring apology.
“After today’s game, I was asked about the injuries within our squad and, without thinking, I made a stupid comment about Tottenham Hotspur," he said on Orient's official website.
“That comment was brought to my attention later in the evening and having watched my interview back I am deeply embarrassed and regret what I said.
“At Leyton Orient, we have a strong relationship with Tottenham Hotspur and it was never my intention to say anything that would jeopardise that. Their manager, Ange Postecoglou, is a world-class coach and I want to apologise for my comments and wish Spurs all the very best for the second half of the season.”
After the 1-0 loss, Orient now sit sixth in the League One table.
They have 44 points, 15 points off second place Wycombe Wanderers, as they occupy the final play-off place.