LEICESTER boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is convinced his Premier League relegation battlers have the backing of the club’s fans.

A section of supporters held a protest march against the Foxes’ hierarchy before last weekend’s home defeat to Arsenal, but Van Nistelrooy said that did not affect his players.

Leicester sit second from bottom in the table after winning only four of their 25 league games this season, and director of football Jon Rudkin has come under increasing pressure from fans.