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FOUND: 5 - What They Never Told You

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 · Jun 2

Southampton owner backs Tonda Eckert and says he won’t be sacked over Spygate

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The Independent UK · Jun 2

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 · Jun 2

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Kevin Keegan: 'I Need To Say Goodbye To Newcastle United Properly', Football Legend Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

Kevin Keegan, former England captain, reveals his stage four cancer diagnosis during an emotional appearance in Newcastle, prompting widespread support from fans and the football community.

International Business Times UK · Jun 2

The damning messages that reveal why Southampton were kicked out of playoffs over ‘Spygate’ scandal

The club missed out on a shot at promotion to the Premier League

The Independent UK · Jun 1

‘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 · Jun 1

Canada bet on health, speed and belief as Marsch names World Cup squad

Injuries forced late decisions, but Jesse Marsch remains convinced this is the strongest squad Canada has ever assembled. Now comes the harder question: can they finally deliver on home soil?

The Guardian - US · May 31

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Canada 2026 World Cup Roster Confirmed: Full List of Players, Alphonso Davies Injury Update

Alphonso Davies is the star of the show but doubts persist over the Bayern Munich fullback’s fitness.

Sports Illustrated · May 30

Six Smart Championship Transfers Wrexham Should Make This Summer

The Red Dragons will target more Championship experience in the summer transfer window.

Sports Illustrated · May 29

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 · May 27

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 · May 26

Canada Pre-World Cup Roster: Extended Camp, Davies’s Status and Jesse Marsch’s Roster Battles

Canada has named a 32-man roster to compete for final spots at a training camp in the United States.

Sports Illustrated · May 25

Premier League prize money: How much each club gets for final position

Arsenal set for huge windfall with millions up for grabs as Chelsea will pocket far less than last season

Evening Standard · May 24

Hull win promotion as Oli McBurnie seals dramatic victory over Middlesbrough

Hull emerged from the chaos of the Championship play-offs to beat Middlesbrough in the ‘Spygate’ final at Wembley and seal a return to the…

The National (Scotland) · May 24

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The Guardian - UK · May 23

Middlesbrough’s Hellberg says spygate has caused ‘toughest two weeks’ after Wembley defeat

Kim Hellberg, the Middlesbrough head coach, said spygate gave him the toughest two weeks of his life after his side were beaten by Hull in the Championship playoff final

The Guardian - UK · May 23

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

Evening Standard · May 23

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

Tigers returned to the Premier League after a narrow Wembley win

The Guardian - UK · May 23

McBurnie’s late winner sinks Middlesbrough and takes Hull into Premier League

Oli McBurnie scored a stoppage-time winner in Hull’s 1-0 victory against Middlesbrough in the Championship playoff final

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The Independent UK · May 23

Hull City secure Premier League return after controversial Championship play-off final

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Sports Illustrated · May 23

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.’

The Independent UK · May 23

Hull City owner promises to take action over ‘incredibly wrong’ play-off decision

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The Independent UK · May 23

Hull City owner vows legal action if they lose play-off final amid Spygate scandal

Middlesbrough were reinstated after losing to Southampton in the Championship play-off semi-finals and Hull owner Acun Ilicali believes the situation is unfair

Sports Illustrated · May 23

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 · May 23

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

The Tigers have experienced a rollercoaster play-off campaign

The Guardian - UK · May 23

Hull City 1-0 Middlesbrough: Championship playoff final – as it happened

MBM: Hull City are back in the Premier League after Oli McBurnie’s stoppage-time strike settled the playoff final at Wembley. Scott Murray was watching

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