RALPH Hasenhuttl issued a message for Saints supporters after their comeback victory at Leicester City, saying: "For these moments it is worth it.”

The Austrian watched on as his substitute Che Adams hit a stellar brace to snatch a late 2-1 win at King Power Stadium, after James Maddison’s set-piece opener.

It is the second time in succession Saints have come from behind to secure a result, after they went two goals down at home to Leeds United last time out – before drawing level.

Hasenhuttl has come under fire since March this year after a poor run of results saw just one win in 14 Premier League matches, with reports of player dissent last week the low point.

Speaking after the victory at Leicester City, Hasenhuttl issued a message to the loyal supporters who cheered his team on.

He said: “I always speak about how it is not so easy to be a Saints fan, but I think for these moments it is worth it to be one.

“It is special in these moments to be together and we enjoy celebrating together. When they support us like they did today, it is fantastic to turn things around for them.”

Saints were defeated 4-1 on the final day of the last Premier League season by Leicester, at King Power Stadium. It was the final nail in the coffin for three of his first-team coaches.

“We had last year a game here where we also conceded a goal nearly at the same time, and we lost 4-1,” Hasenhuttl said.

“If you want to speak about the difference, this is a team that is super believing in what we’re doing.

“It was very good to watch for everybody, and a big compliment to the group for how they worked during the week. It is no coincidence, there was a lot of hard work in the background this week.”

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