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‘Manager loved it’: Tonda Eckert found to have initiated Southampton’s spying

Southampton’s head coach, Tonda Eckert, initiated the practice of spying, according to new documents which also show praise being passed to an intern

The Guardian - UK

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

Hull master the tension to make it an unlikely mission accomplished

The shadow of spygate hung over the playoff final but Middlesbrough’s defeat averts the possibility of legal action

The Guardian - UK

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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 Guardian - 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 boss Tonda Eckert facing potential FA ban after ‘Spygate’ scandal

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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

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Hull boss says Southampton ‘crossed a line’ in spying scandal as he reacts to play-off final opponent change

Hull will now face Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final following Southampton’s expulsion for spying on opponents

The Independent UK

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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FA launch investigation into ‘Spygate’ after Southampton thrown out of play-offs

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The Independent UK

Southampton could face further punishment over ‘Spygate’ scandal as FA launches investigation

Southampton were kicked out of the Championship play-offs after admitting spying on opponents and could now face further punishment

The Independent UK

When is the Championship play-off final? What to know after ‘Spygate’ appeal verdict

Southampton's appeal against their expulsion from the Championship play-off final has been rejected, upholding the EFL 's disciplinary action. It means Middlesbrough, whom Southampton defeated in the semi-finals, will now replace them in the play-off final against Hull City at Wembley on Saturday, May 23, with the game due to…

The Independent UK

Southampton appeal against expulsion from playoffs for spying is dismissed

Southampton’s appeal against their expulsion from the Championship playoffs has failed, with Hull to face Middlesbrough in Saturday’s final

The Guardian - UK

Southampton hopeful of 'Spygate' appeal - but manager faces BAN for brazen offence

Southampton's 'Spygate' has left the Championship play-offs in a mess

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The Independent UK

Josh Windass demands Championship play-offs restart with Wrexham replacing Southampton after ‘Spygate’

Southampton have been thrown out of the Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on rival clubs

The Independent UK

Southampton are guilty of needless idiocy after £200m blunder

SPYGATE: Saints have been expelled from the play-offs before Saturday’s final against Hull, with Middlesbrough taking their place, but, as Richard Jolly writes, the club are now set to deal with the stigma of being labelled as cheats for years to come

The Independent UK

Southampton manager could face lengthy ban following spying scandal

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

Eckert could face a lengthy ban if found to have brought the game into disrepute

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'Spygate' villains Southampton wouldn't be the first team to be kicked out of the play-offs

Southampton are set to learn their fate over the 'spygate' row, and there is precedent for a team being kicked out of the play-offs

The Independent UK

EFL could change Championship play-off final date with Southampton ‘Spygate’ hearing deadline set

Saints were reported by Middlesbrough to the EFL after allegations of spying at their training ground before the Championship play-off semi-finals

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Where's Willy? Southampton 'smoking gun' in spygate saga reveals new twist in Championship play-off row

Southampton have been charged by the EFL over the incident and a verdict is expected in the coming days

The Guardian - UK

Southampton, Middlesbrough and a spygate scandal that won’t go quietly

In today’s Football Daily: Saints are into the playoff fnal but spy saga is not over yet

The Independent UK

Why Southampton’s alleged spying scandal has left the EFL in an impossible position

Having progressed to the Championship play-off final, Southampton could yet face punishment over ‘Spygate 2.0’ – with Middlesbrough, Hull and others potentially caught up in the mess

Sports Illustrated

‘Disgraceful’—The ‘Spygate’ Scandal Rocking English Soccer

The Championship playoffs have been played amid a shroud of controversy.

The Independent UK

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert leaves press conference after blunt ‘spygate’ question

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