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Eckert reflects on Spygate verdict as Southampton prepares for season

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:56 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Eckert reflects on Spygate verdict as Southampton prepares for season
Summary

Tonda Eckert, Southampton's head coach, is awaiting a verdict from the Football Association regarding charges stemming from the Spygate scandal. Over a week has passed since he was charged with misconduct for authorizing the observation of rival training sessions, which led to the team's removal from the Championship play-offs last May. Eckert expressed the incident weighs on his mind but remains focused on preparing the team for the upcoming season. Southampton has two preseason friendlies remaining before starting their Championship campaign against Watford. The club's owner previously stated he would not sack Eckert, but a lengthy ban could change that.

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  • •Eckert charged with misconduct over Spygate incident.
  • •Southampton was removed from play-offs for spying on rival teams.
  • •Club is conducting pre-season training in Germany.
  • •Saints to face Watford in Championship opener next week.
  • •Owner Solak may reconsider Eckert's position based on the FA's ruling.
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  • 1:56 PMBBC Sport — Eckert will be happy when FA reaches Spygate verdict
What they're saying
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Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says the looming FA charge over the Spygate scandal is on his mind as he awaits a verdict.

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