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New developments over the lengths Southampton went to orchestrate their 'Spygate' scandal can be revealed with new WhatsApp messages seen‚ implicating their head coach Tonda Eckert. Southampton were thrown out of the Championship play-off final just over a week ago and deducted four points from next season after being found guilty of charges of spying on opponents in the second tier. The south coast club had pleaded guilty to charges of spying on Oxford United and Ipswich Town in the regular season‚ and then Middlesbrough before the play-off semi-final.

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MATT BARLOW AT WEMBLEY: After all the spies‚ subterfuge and pretend binoculars came the eye of the Tigers. One sucker punch from Oli McBurnie in the fifth minute of added time and Hull City are on their way back to the Premier League. This time there is no way back for Middlesbrough. They can pick up their feud with Southampton in the Championship next season. The reprieve was brief and their Wembley curse goes on. They have never won here and this was the sixth attempt.

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I SPY THE PREMIER LEAGUE! Hull earn £200m promotion in Championship playoff final with last-gasp win over Middlesbrough after Spygate drama

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score‚ team news and updates as Hull City take on Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium‚ with Matt Barlow reporting from the ground.

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Southampton star Taylor Harwood-Bellis has issued an apology after he taunted Middlesbrough rivals following the Saints' winning goal in their play-off semi-final.

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Southampton have lost their appeal against the EFL‚ with Middlesbrough now officially confirmed as Hull City's opponents in Sunday's Championship play-off final. Saints were expelled from the showpiece on Tuesday after admitting to spying on semi-final opponents Middlesbrough‚ as well as two other rival clubs‚ during an independent disciplinary hearing. In a bid to overturn the decision‚ Southampton turned to leading barrister Lord Pannick KC‚ who is also representing Manchester City in their ongoing legal battle with the Premier League over the club's 115 financial charges.

Southampton appeal dismissed as EFL confirms Middlesbrough v Hull play-off final

Southampton LOSE Spygate appeal as Middlesbrough set for Championship play-off final

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has confirmed the club are examining whether the Championship play-off final can be cancelled over Southampton's spying‚ with a view to earning automatic promotion to the Premier League. Southampton were expelled from the play-off final on Tuesday‚ but have appealed against the decision. Middlesbrough‚ who were beaten by Southampton in the semi-finals‚ are currently set to face Hull at Wembley on Saturday.

Southampton have finally broken their silence after the club was sensationally kicked out of the Championship Play-Off Final for spying on Middlesbrough. Tonda Eckert's side were expelled by an independent disciplinary commission on Tuesday‚ after Daily Mail Sport revealed that the Saints had sent a junior analyst intern to watch Boro's training 48 hours before their meeting in the semi-final. In the statement‚ Southampton admits to having spied on their opponents‚ but have argued against their harsh punishment‚ which puts Premier League promotion out of reach for another year.

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Middlesbrough call for Southampton to be kicked out of play-offs

Middlesbrough demand Southampton KICKED OUT of Championship play-offs

Middlesbrough have publicly stated they want Southampton to be 'prevented from participating in the EFL Championship play-off final' over the 'Spygate' scandal. Boro's bombshell statement‚ released on Friday‚ says kicking Saints out is the 'only appropriate response' over an issue that 'goes to the heart of sporting integrity and fair competition'. As revealed by Daily Mail Sport last Thursday‚ a Southampton first-team analyst was caught allegedly filming Middlesbrough's training from behind a tree ahead of Saturday's play-off semi-final first leg‚ which ended goalless. On Friday night‚ the EFL charged the south coast club with a breach of their rules.

Middlesbrough want Southampton kicked out of play-offs over Spygate

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Middlesbrough demand Southampton are kicked OUT of play-offs in new Spygate statement

The Southampton first-team analyst at the centre of allegations of spying was the only member of staff present in a Manager of the Month photo in March to not feature in subsequent pictures in April and May. Daily Mail Sport revealed last Thursday that the analyst was caught allegedly filming Middlesbrough's training from behind a tree ahead of Saturday's play-off semi-final first leg‚ which ended goalless. Last Friday night‚ the EFL charged the south coast club with a breach of their rules. Saints won Tuesday's return leg 2-1 to set up a Wembley date versus Hull City‚ but that is now in doubt.

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CRAIG HOPE: As revealed by Daily Mail Sport last Thursday‚ a Southampton first-team analyst was caught allegedly filming Boro's training from behind a tree ahead of Saturday's play-off semi-final first leg‚ which ended goalless. On Friday night‚ the EFL charged the South Coast club with a breach of their rules.

Southampton have removed play-off final ticket information from their website‚ amid growing fears they could be thrown out of showdown with Hull City amid the ongoing investigation into alleged spying. Daily Mail Sport revealed last Thursday that a Southampton first-team analyst was caught allegedly recording Middlesbrough's training from the bushes ahead of Saturday's play-off semi-final first leg‚ which ended goalless. On Friday night‚ the EFL charged the South Coast club with a breach of their rules.

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Middlesbrough to train for playoff final in case Southampton are expelled over spygate

This is the sensational image that shows a Southampton analyst hiding behind a tree and using his mobile phone to spy on Middlesbrough's training session. Daily Mail Sport can exclusively reveal the picture that proves the individual was overlooking Boro's tactical drills in the 72 hours before their Championship play-off semi-final first leg on Saturday.

Southampton‚ Middlesbrough and a spygate scandal that won't go quietly

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SPYGATE: Middlesbrough boss cries over 'SpyGate' as Southampton rival walks out in 'cheat' storm

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert should have been jubilant after his side's dramatic win over Middlesbrough to seal a spot in the play-off final on Tuesday night. But he cut a downcast figure in his post-match press conference dominated by questions about 'spygate' and even stormed out after one especially direct grilling. The 33-year old German was asked: 'Are you a cheat?'

"IT BREAKS MY HEART!" Boro boss fights back tears in emotional response to play-off agony as Southampton rival storms out over 'SpyGate' questions

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