Southampton presented training footage to the EFL to argue they gained no advantage from the Spygate scandal. Despite admitting to spying on Middlesbrough, Ipswich, and Oxford, the club believes the punishment of playoff expulsion and a four-point deduction is excessive. Other clubs, Millwall and Wrexham, are considering legal action.
⚽ Championship updates from 12.30pm BST kick-off⚽ Read Football Daily | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail BillySouthampton have been charged with misconduct by the English Football League and will face an independent disciplinary commission set to be convened “at the earliest opportunity”.Middlesbrough remain furious after catching a man they maintain belongs to Tonda Eckert’s backroom staff allegedly spying on a vital training session before Saturday’s Championship playoff semi-final first leg against Southampton at the Riverside Stadium. Continue reading...
⚽ News, discussion and buildup before day’s action⚽ Premier League things link | Email us hereMiddlesbrough face Southampton in the other play-off semi-final today. The match kicks off at 12:30pm BST at the Riverside Stadium.It’s sure to be an interesting one after the events of the last few days… Continue reading...
Southampton has been accused of spying on rivals Middlesbrough ahead of their crucial Championship play-off clash at the Riverside on Saturday.
League to convene disciplinary panel at ‘earliest opportunity’Furious Boro want playoff opponents to be punished severelySouthampton have been charged with misconduct by the English Football League and will face an independent disciplinary commission set to be convened “at the earliest opportunity”.Middlesbrough remain furious after catching a man they maintain belongs to Tonda Eckert’s backroom staff allegedly spying on a vital training session before Saturday’s Championship playoff semi-final first leg against Southampton at the Riverside Stadium. Continue reading...
Investigation too late for Saturday’s game at the RiversideBoro want process sped up amid sanctions uncertaintyMiddlesbrough remain furious with Southampton after catching a man they believe is a member of Tonda Eckert’s backroom staff allegedly spying on a vital training session before Saturday’s Championship playoff semi-final first leg at the Riverside Stadium.Boro have reported the incident to the English Football League, as spying on opposition training is in breach of their regulations. The EFL is investigating the alleged misconduct and, as of Friday, were still waiting for an explanation of what happened from Southampton. Boro want the disciplinary process to be expedited but, as things stand, expect Saturday’s game to proceed as planned. Continue reading...
