Eckert defends against Spygate allegations while retaining Southampton support
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:12 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert expressed gratitude towards owner Dragan Solak for his backing amid the Spygate scandal. The club was expelled from the Championship play-offs in May after being found guilty of spying on opponents, including Middlesbrough. Eckert awaits the result of a Football Association investigation after being charged with misconduct. He criticized media portrayals of the situation, asserting they misrepresent the truth. Eckert also acknowledged the owner's decision not to dismiss him despite public pressure.
- •Eckert is grateful for support from Southampton owner Dragan Solak.
- •Southampton was expelled from Championship play-offs in May.
- •Eckert faces an ongoing FA investigation for misconduct.
- •He criticizes media portrayals of the Spygate incident.
- •Eckert participated in pre-season training after retaining his position.
- 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Image of Spygate 'far from truth' says Eckert
- 12:06 PMBBC Sport — Image created by 'Spygate' is far from truth - Eckert
"Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says he is "grateful" to owner Dragon Solak for backing him in the wake of the Spygate scandal.
"Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says he is "grateful" to owner Dragon Solak for backing him in the wake of the Spygate scandal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 12:12 PMImage of Spygate 'far from truth' says Eckert
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says he is "grateful" to owner Dragon Solak for backing him in the wake of the Spygate scandal.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 12:06 PMImage created by 'Spygate' is far from truth - Eckert
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says he is "grateful" to owner Dragon Solak for backing him in the wake of the Spygate scandal.
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