Southampton's head coach Tonda Eckert has apologized for orchestrating a spying scandal that led to the club's exclusion from the Championship playoff final. Owner Dragan Solak, however, expressed full support for Eckert, aiming for Premier League promotion next season.
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has apologized for orchestrating the "Spygate" scandal, which led to the club being removed from Championship playoff contention. Owner Dragan Solak expressed full support for Eckert, aiming for Premier League promotion.
New documents reveal Southampton's head coach, Tonda Eckert, initiated a practice of spying on rival teams. An intern was tasked with recording training sessions, with assurances that the "manager loved it." The club was expelled from playoffs after spying on Oxford United, Ipswich, and Middlesbrough.
The Socceroos face a setback with Riley McGree's hamstring injury ahead of the World Cup. In a surprise move, uncapped Tete Yengi joins the squad, while Mitch Duke is cut.
Sunderland, defying expectations, finished seventh in the league and secured a Europa League spot with a win against Chelsea. Goals from Trai Hume and Brian Brobbey, despite a late consolation from Cole Palmer and a red card for Wesley Fofana, sealed the victory.
Socceroos star Riley McGree suffered a hamstring injury during Middlesbrough's Championship playoff final loss to Hull City, raising concerns for his World Cup participation. The midfielder was forced off in the 76th minute and will undergo scans.
Hull City secured Premier League promotion after a nine-year absence, defeating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the playoff final. Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg described the preceding "spygate" saga, which saw Southampton disqualified and Hull step in, as the "toughest two weeks" of his life. Hull's coach Sergej Jakirovic called his team "collateral damage" but celebrated their "unbelievable" achievement.
Hull City secured Premier League promotion after defeating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the playoff final. Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg described the preceding "spygate" saga, which saw Southampton disqualified, as the "toughest two weeks" of his life. Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic called his team "collateral damage" but celebrated their promotion.
Hull City secured promotion to the Premier League via the Championship playoffs, overcoming Middlesbrough in a tense match. The victory was marred by controversy surrounding Southampton's expulsion and Middlesbrough's subsequent inclusion, leading to legal threats from Hull's owner, Acun Ilicali.
Hull City beats Middlesbrough 1-0 in Championship playoff final, earning promotion to Premier League
Hull City secured promotion to the Premier League with a dramatic stoppage-time winner from Oli McBurnie in the Championship playoff final against Middlesbrough. The match, preceded by controversy, ended 1-0, marking Hull's return to the top flight after nine years.
Hull City secured promotion to the Premier League after Oli McBurnie's stoppage-time goal defeated Middlesbrough in the Championship playoff final. The win capped a remarkable season for Hull, who overcame transfer embargoes and pre-season doubts.
Middlesbrough reached the Championship playoff final after Southampton was expelled due to a 'spygate' incident. A photographer inadvertently captured evidence of Southampton's manager spying on a training session, leading to a points deduction and expulsion, with a precedent set by a similar case involving Canada's women's team.
The FA is concerned about privacy at England's World Cup training ground in Kansas City and plans to install protective fences to prevent rivals from spying on team sessions, following the 'spygate' scandal.
Southampton has been expelled from the Championship playoffs and handed a four-point deduction for next season after an independent commission found a "contrived and determined plan from the top down" to gain illicit information. Manager Tonda Eckert "specifically authorised" spying on opponents three times.
Millwall and Wrexham are considering legal options after Southampton's expulsion from the Championship playoff final, with Middlesbrough replacing them. The clubs may seek compensation for flawed disciplinary processes or incorrect application of EFL rules.
Southampton's appeal against expulsion from the Championship playoff final for spying has been dismissed. The club also faces a four-point deduction next season. Hull will now contest the final against Middlesbrough.
Wrexham forward Josh Windass has called for the Championship playoffs to be restarted with Wrexham included, following Southampton's expulsion for spying. Southampton is appealing the decision.
Southampton has been disqualified from the Championship playoffs and will have four points deducted next season after an analyst was caught spying on Middlesbrough's training sessions. Middlesbrough will take their place in the final.
Southampton FC has been expelled from the Championship playoffs and faces a four-point deduction for spying on rival training sessions. Players are reportedly furious and considering legal action for loss of earnings, potentially seeking compensation for a missed promotion opportunity.
Southampton have been expelled from the EFL Championship playoff final after admitting to spying on Middlesbrough's training sessions. Middlesbrough have been reinstated and will face Hull, with Southampton also docked four points next season.
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship playoffs for spying on rivals, with Middlesbrough reinstated to face Hull in the final. Southampton also face a four-point deduction next season and have appealed.
Middlesbrough seeks Southampton's expulsion from the Championship playoff final due to alleged training-ground spying, with an independent disciplinary hearing set to decide Southampton's fate amid potential sanctions ranging from fines to playoff expulsion.
Roundup of key football news: Seamus Coleman to leave Everton, Marcos Senesi to depart Bournemouth, Premier League award nominees, 'spygate' allegations in Championship playoff, Mbappé's Real Madrid concerns, and buildup to the FA Cup final.
