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Southampton’s manager Tonda Eckert has apologized after the club was disqualified from the Championship playoffs for spying on opponents — including Middlesbrough, Oxford United, and Ipswich Town — violating strict EFL rules. Despite a dramatic season turnaround from 15th to playoff contention, the scandal overshadows their success. Eckert defends the tactics as common in Italy and Germany, claiming they didn’t affect results — though analysts reportedly raised alarms and one even fled the scene. The club faces a four-point penalty and lost promotion revenue, while the FA weighs whether Eckert can stay in charge — all while he and his staff remain employed.

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