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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 · May 20

Southampton issue statement after expulsion from Championship play-off final over 'Spygate'

Middlesbrough reinstated and will face Hull in Wembley showpiece

Evening Standard · May 20

Southampton criticise ‘manifestly disproportionate’ punishment over ‘Spygate’ scandal

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The Independent UK · May 20

Two potential kick-off times for Championship play-off final announced amid ‘Spygate’ punishment appeal

Southampton were expelled from the Championship play-off final on Tuesday after admitting to spying on rival teams, including semi-finalists Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough are now set to face Hull City in the play-off final at Wembley on Saturday afternoon following the ‘Spygate’ scandal. However, Southampton have appealed the verdict , and are…

The Independent UK · May 20

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 · May 20

How Southampton’s Spygate Scandal Impacts Wrexham’s Promotion Push

The Red Dragons missed out on a place in the EFL Championship playoffs on the final day of the season.

Sports Illustrated · May 20

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 · May 20

Harry Redknapp drops verdict on Southampton being thrown out of play-offs over ‘Spygate’ scandal

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The Independent UK · May 20

Spygate LIVE: Southampton lose play-off expulsion appeal with Middlesbrough’s place confirmed

Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-off final and replaced by Middlesbrough after admitting multiple breaches of EFL regulations over Spygate

The Independent UK · May 20

Harry Redknapp describes Southampton play-off expulsion as ‘very harsh’ after ‘stupid’ mistake

Redknapp’s former club have been kicked out of the play-off final after admitting to spying on opponents

The Independent UK · May 20