Tonda Eckert is under increased fire after it emerged that the Southampton manager had 'pressurised' junior members of staff to spy on other team's training sessions
Southampton owner makes Tonda Eckert sack decision after Spygate controversy
Tonda Eckert is under increased fire after it emerged that the Southampton manager had 'pressurised' junior members of staff to spy on other team's training sessions
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Nathan Ridley Senior Sports Reporter
08:14, 02 Jun 2026
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Eckert has been backed by Saints owner Dragan Solak and has also issued an apology to fans
Southampton owner Dragan Šolak says manager Tonda Eckert will keep his job despite helping to orchestrate the Spygate controversy.
