Southampton have been kicked out of the play-off final by the EFL and manager Tonda Eckert has owned up to the practice of spying - but didn't know it was against the rules
Southampton manager's brazen defence as he faces lengthy FA ban for spying
Southampton have been kicked out of the play-off final by the EFL and manager Tonda Eckert has owned up to the practice of spying - but didn't know it was against the rules
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Samuel Meade Sports Brand Writer
07:17, 20 May 2026
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Southampton have described the decision to expel them from the Championship playoffs over spying as ‘manifestly disproportionate’
