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Southampton’s head coach Tonda Eckert apologized after the club was caught spying on rival teams during training, costing them a shot at lucrative Premier League promotion and leading to a four-point deduction. Eckert took full blame, citing his time in Italy where scouting practices was common, though he admitted it doesn’t excuse the violation. The Football Association found the club guilty of spying on multiple teams, including Ipswich and Oxford, and is investigating further. Despite the fallout, owner Dragan Solak stood by Eckert, calling his tenure a success and praising his leadership, while Eckert thanked the board for their support as he acknowledged his mistake as a young coach.

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