LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has apologized to fans following a passionate post-match defense of his players after they were booed at halftime.
The Knights were scoreless against Manly at McDonald Jones Stadium, but they rallied in the second half to secure a win.
O'Brien's comments following the game gained significant attention, particularly his description of the boos as "disappointing" and his assertion that those booing "don't know anything about rugby league."
While his remarks elicited mixed reactions from fans, they also garnered surprising support from notable NRL figures, including premiership-winning captains Paul Gallen and Cameron Smith.
After receiving backlash, O'Brien chose to publicly apologize for his comments.