Eckert Found to Have Initiated Southampton Spying

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert initiated the practice of spying on opponents, according to newly published documents. The revelations show that interns were pressured into recording rival training sessions, with one intern being assured that "the manager loved it" regarding the spying activities. sport-newz.biz

Southampton were expelled from the Championship playoffs last month after being found to have spied on Oxford United, Ipswich, and Middlesbrough. The club's owner has stated they do not plan to sack Eckert, who is currently under investigation by the Football Association.