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Southampton v Blackburn Rovers - Sky Bet Championship

Eckert authorised Southampton spying operation

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert admitted authorising a spying operation that led to the club’s expulsion from the Championship play-offs. An independent commission also condemned the club’s treatment of junior staff members and handed Saints a four-point deduction for next season.

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Millwall & Wrexham explore legal action after Southampton expulsion as Spygate fallout continues

The fallout from Southampton’s shocking expulsion from the Championship play-off final is intensifying as rival clubs consider their legal options. Both Millwall and Wrexham are reportedly exploring compensation claims following the 'Spygate' scandal that has thrown the English second tier into total disarray.

Southampton v Middlesbrough - Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg

FA investigates Southampton for spying on three Championship clubs

Southampton are facing further disciplinary action after the FA launched an investigation into the Championship ‘spygate’ scandal. The Saints have already been expelled from the play-offs and handed a points deduction after admitting to observing opponents’ training sessions.

Millwall v Hull City - Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg

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A class action lawsuit by the players? The Southampton spying scandal just keeps getting wilder

FC Southampton, managed by German coach Tonda Eckert, has failed in its appeal against exclusion from the English second-division promotion play-offs. What happens next?

Southampton appeal rejected as Middlesbrough reach play-off final

Southampton have lost their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final following the recent spying scandal. An EFL arbitration panel upheld the initial decision to remove the club from the play-offs, meaning Middlesbrough will now replace them to face Hull City at Wembley this Saturday, with a lucrative spot in the Premier League at stake.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Chengdu Rongcheng FC	14	11	1	2	32	13	19	34	L L W W W
2	Chongqing Tongliang Long	14	6	6	2	17	13	4	24	W D L D D
3	Dalian Yingbo	14	7	1	6	21	24	-3	22	W D L L L
4	Yunnan Yukun	14	6	2	6	26	23	3	20	L D W W L
5	Shandong Taishan	14	7	3	4	25	24	1	18	D L W W W

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