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Southampton's shamed spygate manager Tonda Eckert has released a remarkable eight-minute 'apology' for the scandal that saw his side thrown out of the Championship play-offs. After leaked WhatsApp messages revealed the German showing his 'love' of cheating piled even more pressure on Saints to dismiss the architect of their spying‚ owner Dragan Solak has opted to stick with Eckert. Southampton have also shared two video statements from Solak and Eckert on social media.
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.
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.
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.
Southampton ‘expulsion' from play-offs stands as EFL confirm appeal lost; Saints vow to ‘rebuild trust'
Southampton's squad have broken their silence on the Spygate scandal after the club lost their appeal against being expelled from the Championship play-off final.
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.
FROM SAINTS TO SINNERS!: Stupid Southampton can have no complaints over Spygate punishment after appeal snub means they are OUT of 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.
Southampton: Eckert ‘faces sack and ban' after ‘expel' verdict as ‘furious' players could sue own club
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