Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSouthampton Football Club was removed from the Championship play-off final and received a four-point deduction for next season after being found guilty of spying on opponents' training sessions. The League Arbitration Panel's report indicated that head coach Tonda Eckert orchestrated a “contrived and determined plan” to gain a competitive advantage. Southampton owner Dragan Solak has publicly backed Eckert, stating he deserves a second chance, but warned him against any future breaches of EFL rules. Eckert issued an apology to the club's fans, players, and staff via a video, accepting responsibility for the “Spygate” scandal. The Football Association is currently investigating the matter, which could result in a ban for Eckert, while some players are reportedly considering legal action over lost promotion bonuses. In fullSouthampton won’t sack boss Tonda Eckert despite Spygate scandalThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Southampton owner backs Tonda Eckert and says he won’t be sacked over Spygate
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSouthampton Football Club was removed from the Championship play-off final and received a four-point deduction for next season after being found guilty of spying on opponents' training sessions. The League Arbitration Panel's report indicated that head coach Tonda Eckert orchestrated a “contrived and determined plan” to gain a competitive advantage. Southampton owner Dragan Solak has publicly backed Eckert, stating he deserves a second chance, but warned him against any future breaches of EFL rules. Eckert issued an apology to the club's fans, players, and staff via a video, accepting responsibility for the “Spygate” scandal. The Football Association is currently investigating the matter, which could result in a ban for Eckert, while some players are reportedly considering legal action over lost promotion bonuses. In fullSouthampton won’t sack boss Tonda Eckert despite Spygate scandalThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
