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The Independent UK
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Miguel Delaney

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Southampton boss tonda eckert facing potential fa ban after spygate scandal - The Untold Story

FA Tonda Eckert Southampton Middlesbrough
  • Southampton manager Tonda Eckert could face a lengthy ban from football if the Football Association finds he brought the game into disrepute.
  • It comes after Southampton were expelled from the Championship play-off final after being found guilty of spying on semi-final opponents Middlesbrough .
  • The club admitted to filming Middlesbrough's training and was also found guilty of similar incidents involving Oxford United and Ipswich Town earlier in the season.
  • As a result, Southampton will also face a four-point deduction at the start of next season in England's second tier.
  • Middlesbrough were reinstated to the play-off final and will now face Hull City .

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FA considers charging Southampton manager Tonda Eckert with misconduct over spying scandal

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