Graham Potter couldn't understand why Brighton fans booed inside the AMEX Stadium following a 0-0 draw with Leeds United.
The Seagulls had to settle for a point on Saturday night despite dominating the game and having a number of chances.
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Brighton still sit eighth in the Premier League but full-time saw the home crowd unleash a chorus of boos and it left Potter visibly stunned on the touchline.
He spoke to Sky Sports post-match and tensions clearly boiled over when asked for his opinion.
"Well, they're entitled to their opinion. I disagree with them. Completely," the 46-year-old said.
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"You have to understand the game, you have to understand who we're playing against, how we played, what we did.
"I think we're sitting eighth in the Premier League, but maybe I need a bit of a history lesson at this football club."
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It was a sixth draw in eight games for Brighton, but their performances have deserved much more so far and only Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City have lost less games.
Illan Meslier made a number of quality saves for Marcelo Bielsa's side while Neal Maupay missed an absolute sitter.
Fans have reacted to Potter's comments and on the whole, they agree with his firm stance.
One commented: "If Brighton fans are starting to think they're better than Graham Potter, they've lost the plot."
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Another said: "VERY big fan of Graham Potter telling the Brighton fans they don't understand football and to remember where their club came from..."
While a third put: "If they're booing him then they're not that smart. He has done a great job there."
The last two seasons have seen Brighton finish 15th and 16th respectively, with their highest position since promotion in 2017 being 15th.
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Brighton return to action on Wednesday evening against West Ham United.
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