SAINTS boss Russell Martin insists he has no issue with Jay Stansfield’s taunting celebration on Saturday.

The 21 year old Fulham loanee ran across to celebrate in front of the Southampton dugout following Birmingham’s third goal.

Juninho Bacuna had fired past Gavin Bazunu after Stansfield’s initial effort struck the post - levelling the game for 10-man Birmingham.

Stansfield had already scored himself, restoring the hosts’ lead in the first half.

Martin had no issue with the celebration and noted that it is just a part of the game.

Joe Aribo’s 96th minute winner eventually swung the game back in Southampton’s favour, prompting mass celebrations in the away dugout.

Speaking to the Daily Echo, Martin said: "I didn't have a problem with it. He knows Gilly. His dad played with Gilly and they had a brilliant relationship.

"He is a family friend so I have no problem with it. I really like him as a player and I like that he has got some character.

"We got plenty of stick from the Birmingham fans in the dugout so we had a lot of fun when we scored the winner.

"That is football. For the 90 minutes when the game is going on it happens. We had a good laugh with Jay at the end.

"I am pretty sure the Birmingham fans near the away dugout will go away thinking I’m an a***hole. That is football, I have got no problem with that."