{"id":9044,"date":"2026-05-28T20:46:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T20:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/?p=9044"},"modified":"2026-05-28T20:46:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T20:46:53","slug":"these-is-the-best-news-we-could-hope-for-in-a-moment-that-has-sent-shockwaves-of-joy-through-the-valley-and-the-nrl-broader-community-newcastle-knight-head-justin-holbrook-has-officially-confirmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/these-is-the-best-news-we-could-hope-for-in-a-moment-that-has-sent-shockwaves-of-joy-through-the-valley-and-the-nrl-broader-community-newcastle-knight-head-justin-holbrook-has-officially-confirmed\/","title":{"rendered":"THESE IS THE BEST NEWS WE COULD HOPE FOR: In a moment that has sent shockwaves of joy through the valley and The NRL broader community, Newcastle knight head  Justin Holbrook  has officially confirmed that legendary Andrew Johns is returning to the organisation _ this time not as a player but as their new senior c\u2026.see more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a053919098f6cd216e6b44e16ee806cb\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<div  id='HB_Footer_Close_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n <div id='HB_CLOSE_hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <div id='HB_OUTER_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n<div id='hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9046\" src=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bff1c340-9a7c-11f0-b36b-f57d837fd1b9.webp-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bff1c340-9a7c-11f0-b36b-f57d837fd1b9.webp-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bff1c340-9a7c-11f0-b36b-f57d837fd1b9.webp-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bff1c340-9a7c-11f0-b36b-f57d837fd1b9.webp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bff1c340-9a7c-11f0-b36b-f57d837fd1b9.webp.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>In a moment that has sent shockwaves of joy throughout the Hunter Valley and across the entire NRL community, Newcastle Knights head coach Justin Holbrook has officially confirmed that club legend Andrew Johns is returning to the organisation \u2014 this time not as a player, but as the club\u2019s new senior coaching advisor.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement has sparked massive excitement among Knights supporters, many of whom still regard Andrew Johns as the greatest player ever to wear the famous red and blue jersey. Known for his unmatched vision, leadership, and rugby league intelligence, Johns\u2019 return is being celebrated as a major step forward for the future of the club.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the official announcement, Holbrook described the return of the legendary halfback as \u201ca huge moment for Newcastle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAndrew Johns understands this club better than anyone,\u201d Holbrook said. \u201cHis experience, his passion, and his winning mentality are exactly what this organisation needs as we continue building toward success.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Johns, who led the Knights to premiership glory and became one of the most respected figures in rugby league history, expressed his excitement about rejoining the club that shaped his career.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNewcastle has always been home to me,\u201d Johns said. \u201cThis club means everything to me, and I\u2019m excited to help guide the next generation of players and contribute in any way I can.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fans immediately flooded social media with emotional reactions, welcoming the club icon back with open arms. 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