The independent commission which heard the matter said there was a “deplorable approach” from Southampton.

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 could now sack Tonda Eckert following his role in the Spygate scandal, which has cost the Saints a play-off final shot after their appeal was knocked back