FORMER Saints players have taken to social media to congratulate the club on achieving promotion back to the Premier League.
Adam Armstrong's goal at Wembley saw Russell Martin's side beat Leeds United 1-0 in the Championship playoff final.
Here is how some players have reacted to the club's promotion...
Club hero Matt Le Tissier wrote: "Sorry Pompey but you’re gonna have to try a bit harder if you want some derbies."
Congratulations on your winner yesterday @AdamArma9 what a day 🙌🙌🙌 pic.twitter.com/LjTqsWGEsf
— Matt Le Tissier ✝️ (@mattletiss7) May 27, 2024
Former defender Radhi Jaidi said: "Congratulations Southampton. Very pleased for everyone at the club. I'm glad the club is returning to where it belongs. Shoutout to Jack Stephens. What a leader!"
Former Saint, Djenepo via Instagram❤️📲 #SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/kHA9Xf0znV
— Saints Socialite (@SaintsSocialite) May 27, 2024
Franny Benali posted: "WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!" alongside a video of his emotional reaction to the full-time whistle."
THIS TEAM @SouthamptonFC 🫶🏻#SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/iKJO0Jug9M
— Francis Benali MBE (@FrannyBenali) May 27, 2024
Rickie Lambert, who has also tasted promotion with Saints, said: "GET IN THERE!!! What a performance from the lads! Controlled start to finish and made Leeds look average! The Saints are back where they belong!"
— Yan Valery (@yan_valery) May 26, 2024
Replying to Will Smallbone's Instagram post, Tino Livramento said: "So, so good!" while Nathan Tella said: "Yessirkiiii."
Alan Shearer said: "Congratulations Southampton, see you on Match of the Day next season."
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