Hull manager Phil Brown has called for managers to be granted a "cooling-down period" prior to post-match television interviews.

This after Brown fell foul of the Football Association for comments made after his side's controversial FA Cup tie against Arsenal in March.

Brown was this week fined £2,500 by the FA for comments made to Setanta Sports about referee Mike Riley following the fiery quarter-final replay at the Emirates, which Hull lost 2-1 after conceding a disputed late goal.

Speaking after the match, Brown accused Riley of a "disgraceful"' performance and of being influenced by the Arsenal fans.

He said: "We've not been beaten by Arsenal; we've been beaten by the referee and the linesman. The game was turned on its head when the referee succumbed to local pressure."

Questioned about the fine by Sky Sports News today, Brown defended his actions, and claimed broadcasters should shoulder some of the responsibility for interviewing managers in the immediate aftermath of games.

"I was disappointed to be found guilty because I thought it was a real high-pressure situation straight after a game," he said.

"I really do think that a precedent should be set that you guys [the television companies] should not be allowed to shove a camera in Premier League managers' faces immediately after a game.

"I think there should be a cooling-down period, there should be 30 minutes after a game of football that a manager can allow himself [time].

"I think a precedent should be set that a cooling-down period is a must."

He added: "I know it's compulsive viewing when you guys get the chance to catch us unawares and off-guard, and unfortunately it's cost be £2,500."

Brown went so far as to insinuate Setanta's interviewer coaxed him into making the comments.

"I think I was led down the garden path; I think a trap was set," he said.

"The first question that was levelled at me was suggesting that there was cheating going on... I'm not allowed to use that word and no manager is.

"It was never my intention to walk into a press conference and accuse anyone of cheating, or a lack of integrity, or bias."