FA considers charging Southampton manager Tonda Eckert with misconduct over spying scandal
The Football Association is contemplating misconduct charges against Southampton manager Tonda Eckert due to a spying scandal. Southampton was expelled from the Championship play-off final after being found guilty of spying on Middlesbrough, their semi-final opponents. If charged, Eckert could face a lengthy ban from football for bringing the game into disrepute.
- ▪Southampton was expelled from the Championship play-off final for spying on Middlesbrough.
- ▪The club has appealed the verdict, with a decision expected soon.
- ▪Eckert could face a lengthy ban if found guilty of misconduct.
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