LA Galaxy star David Beckham said he is now happy that the fans have come around and have stopped booing and jeering him.

The England international has been the subject of many taunts from Galaxy fans, especially supporters group the LA Riot Squad, who were most unwelcoming when Beckham returned from a loan spell with Italian club AC Milan.

But after Beckham helped the Galaxy to the top of the Western Conference table and into the MLS play-offs, the fans have suddenly smartened up and realized the ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder is actually a fairly handy player.

Beckham said he was happy the crowd were treating him well after some bad patches when he first came back from Milan.

“It’s been good in the last couple of weeks or a month,” said Beckham of the crowd’s reaction.

“It’s been up and down this season. I said at the time it didn’t bother me. I’ve had it all before.

“To have it from your own fans it’s always a bit different. Of course I’d much prefer it this way than what it was a few months back.”