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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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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

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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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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

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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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The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

'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

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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

The Independent UK

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

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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

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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

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‘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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Southampton boss Tonda Eckert walks out of press conference after ‘Spygate’ questioning

The Saints boss fielded a number of questions concerning the spygate investigation after his side advanced to the Championship play-off final with victory after extra-time against Middlesbrough

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The Independent UK

Wednesday’s briefing: Southampton reach play-off final under ‘spygate’ cloud

Howard Webb backs VAR decision to rule out West Ham equaliser against Arsenal, but Ben White’s season is over.

The Guardian - UK

‘It breaks my heart’: emotional Hellberg on spying row after loss at Southampton

Kim Hellberg accused Southampton of ‘disgraceful’ behaviour in the buildup to Middlesbrough’s defeat at St Mary’s

The Independent UK

Kim Hellberg sidesteps ‘spygate’ talk after extra-time heartbreak

Southampton knocked Middlesbrough out of the Championship play-offs thanks to Shea Charles’ extra-time winner.

The Independent UK

Southampton navigate tetchy Middlesbrough tie to reach Championship play-off final as ‘spygate’ saga rumbles on

Southampton 2-1 Middlesbrough (AET, Agg 2-1): Shea Charles’ fortuitous extra-time winner leaves Southampton one win away from the Premier League

The Guardian - UK

Southampton in playoff final after freak winner settles Middlesbrough grudge match

Shea Charles scored an extra-time winner for Southampton in their 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough to set up a playoff final against Hull at Wembley

Evening Standard

Southampton 2-1 Middlesbrough (AET, 2-1 agg): Saints sneak past Boro to book Wembley place

Saints will face Hull for a place in the Premier League

The Guardian - UK

More Championship clubs fear they have been targets of Southampton’s spying

Middlesbrough have been approached by fellow Championship clubs who suspect their training sessions may have been spied on by Southampton

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