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SHOCKING: Efl - What They Never Told You

EFL chief executive to stand down after next season in major shake-up

Birch has been in the role since January 2021 and will end his six-year tenure at the end of the 2026-27 campaign

The Independent UK

Southampton Manager Speaks Out Following ‘Spygate’ Scandal, Playoff Expulsion

Southampton were expelled from the Championship playoffs as a result of the scandal.

Sports Illustrated

Southampton find a ‘super-talented’ reason to stick with Tonda Eckert

In today’s Football Daily: Tonda Eckert says sorry

The Guardian - UK

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Southampton boss Tonda Eckert's Spygate apology video felt insincere - did he even mean it?

Southampton released a Tonda Eckert apology video across their social media channels on Tuesday

FourFourTwo

Tonda Eckert finally breaks silence on Southampton spygate scandal

Southampton were kicked out of the Championship play-off final last month for spying on semi-final opponents Middlesbrough, in contravention of EFL rules

The Independent UK

Southampton won’t sack boss Tonda Eckert despite Spygate scandal

Eckert has been backed by Saints owner Dragan Solak and has also issued an apology to fans

The Independent UK

Kasper Schmeichel interview: "Sometimes the body makes the decisions that the heart can't read, it's definitely not how I wanted it, my career's finished"

The former Leicester and Denmark goalkeeper reflects on his incredible career via an emotional interview with Henry Winter as he retires at 39

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Ireland star says Israel questions 'should not have landed on our toes' amid backlash

Coleman has insisted the Republic of Ireland’s players should not have been plunged into the controversy surrounding their Nations League games…

The National (Scotland)

Legendary Brazilian defender on the reasoning behind Edinburgh coaching decision

Ex- Chelsea and PSG star Silva is looking to become “a champion as a coach” by following Villas-Boas’ recommendation to take his UEFA A…

The National (Scotland)

Hearts confirm signing of 'highly-rated' EFL defender on four-year deal

Hearts have confirmed the signing of "highly-rated" defender Kamson-Kamara, with the 20-year-old set to join the club on a four-year deal

The National (Scotland)

Tonda Eckert finally said sorry – but he didn’t acknowledge the worst part of Southampton’s spygate scandal

Comment: The independent commission’s report into spygate was damning and the Southampton manager has failed to address the ‘deplorable’ act criticised by the panel

The Independent UK

When Does the 2026 Championship Summer Transfer Window Open? Wrexham Discover When They Can Buy New Players

The Red Dragons hope to improve their squad after they missed out on Premier League promotion.

Sports Illustrated

West Ham pay the price … and a lot more still has to be paid

In today’s Football Daily: West Ham slump to into the Championship

The Guardian - UK

EFL chief sends play-off final message amid 'Spygate' scandal as Hull promoted

Tigers returned to the Premier League after a narrow Wembley win

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Most Controversial Premier League Promotion Campaign Ever Given Dramatic Conclusion

The 2026 EFL Championship playoff final between Hull City and Middlesbrough was indelibly marked by the ongoing repercussions of ‘Spygate.’

Sports Illustrated

Wrexham Wanted Back in EFL Championship Playoffs by Rival Club Owner Threatening Legal Action

The ‘Spygate’ scandal dominating the dialogue behind the fight for Premier League promotion has taken another twist.

Evening Standard

Hull could take legal action as team bus damaged ahead of Middlebrough play-off final

The Tigers have experienced a rollercoaster play-off campaign

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Hull vs. Middlesbrough on TV, Live Stream

Promotion beckons for either the Tigers or Boro at Wembley.

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The Guardian - UK

Boro and Hull attempt to disregard ‘weird and crazy’ spygate noise in playoff final

Saints’ self-destruction has left Kim Hellberg and Sergej Jakirovic tantalisingly close to fulfilling their dream in Saturday’s Wembley trip

The Independent UK

Ex-Middlesbrough player on independent commission denies bias claims over Southampton ‘Spygate’ verdict

David Winnie played for Middlesbrough 33 years ago, and was on the independent commission that decided to throw Southampton out of the play-offs

The Independent UK

Friday’s briefing: Tuchel to name squad as Villa toast Europa League win

The EFL’s written reasons for Southampton’s expulsion from the play-offs cited a ‘deplorable approach’ in putting pressure on junior staff members.

The Independent UK

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert authorised spying scandal and could face disciplinary action

Eckert admitted to wanting to discover tactics and personnel for the match against Oxford United and Middlesbrough

Evening Standard

Southampton ‘deplorable’ for pressurising young staff member to spy, says EFL

The organisation has published its written reasons for expelling the club from the play-offs and docking them points for next season.

The Guardian - UK

Villa face their toughest test … recovering from their parade in time to face City

In today’s Football Daily: Party time in the second city

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FA investigates Southampton over 'Spygate' scandal

An EFL independent commission has expelled Southampton from the Championship playoffs and the FA is now investigating the matter.

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