SAINTS legend James Beattie admitted you "can't help what you love" after he was filmed in amongst the scenes at the Den on Saturday.
Striking hero Beattie's celebrations were captured after Ryan Fraser's late winner in the 1-0 victory over managerless Millwall.
Saints moved to seven games unbeaten in the Championship, having picked up 17 points from the last 21 available with draws only against Rotherham and Preston North End.
Ex-England international Beattie, who netted 76 goals for Saints between 1998-2005, is still on the hunt for coaching employment after departing Wigan 12 months ago.
He now follows Saints as a supporter home and away and was captured in the away end on Saturday by the club's cameras:
We see you, @1jamesbeattie 😍 pic.twitter.com/wfHdQ3E2LV
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) November 4, 2023
On social media, Beattie responded:
(Shaggy) It was me 🔴⚪️ can’t help what you love ❤️
— James Beattie (@1jamesbeattie) November 4, 2023
Beattie was then captured getting onto one of the supporters' coaches home and leading the celebrations with a rendition of the club's song:
James Beattie randomly coming on the coach to sing Oh When The Saints 👌🏼 pic.twitter.com/H04fptKsiB
— Home & Away Saint (@HomeAwaySaint) November 4, 2023
Speaking to the Daily Echo last month, Beattie discussed the prospect of taking a coaching job at Saints but remained tight-lipped.
He told us: “I’ve had a couple of conversations and the club is close to my heart but I’ve gained enough experience coaching to be considered on the quality of my work and not sentiment."
It was great to see James Beattie celebrating the Saints goal today pic.twitter.com/wJ9tW7vdmq
— Dave Spencer. (@spencerddave) November 4, 2023
Beattie is also a Saints Foundation ambassador and has been announced as a guest quizmaster for the Red and White Quiz Night during the November international break.
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