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The spying scandal involving Southampton FC and its German manager, Tonda Eckert, continues to keep English football on tenterhooks. A flood of new details has now emerged.

Southampton owner Dragan Solak has pledged his support to manager Tonda Eckert despite the spying scandal that led to the club's expulsion from the Championship play-offs. While the fallout continues and an FA investigation remains ongoing, Solak believes the highly rated coach deserves another opportunity to lead the club forward.

Southampton have released a pointed statement following the publication of the Arbitration Panel's written reasons for rejecting their appeal against EFL sanctions. While the Saints accepted full responsibility for their structural and leadership failures during the 'Spygate' scandal, the club took aim at the EFL, questioning the integrity and impartiality of panel members who reportedly hold historic connections to rivals Middlesbrough.

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