Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert charged in 'Spygate' scandal

Southampton were expelled from the EFL Championship play-offs last season after a staff member was caught spying on opponents' training sessions, with head coach Tonda Eckert now facing FA misconduct charges

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has been charged by the Football Association over the syping scandal that led to his side being kicked out of the Championship play-offs.The FA subsequently confirmed they were investigating the scandal and on Wednesday English football's governing body charged Eckert for his role in the spying.

33-year-old German could be hit with one-year ban South-coast club denied chance to win promotion Tonda Eckert has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for orchestrating the spying scandal that saw Southampton being kicked out of the Championship playoff final. The FA announced action against the 33-year-old German, who has accepted “full responsibility” for sending club staff to observe training sessions of three opponents, on Wednesday, confirming he is facing three counts of misconduct and has until 28 July to provide responses. Continue reading...

Southampton’s head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the Football Association over the 'Spygate' scandal. Saints were thrown out of the Championship (second-tier) play-offs in May over the affair and docked four points for the coming season.

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the FA with misconduct and potentially bringing the game into disrepute over the 'spygate' scandal.