Ex-PL club chief: Tonda Eckert faces Southampton sack with Middlesbrough spygate outcome due

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(Credit: Imago) Tue 19 May 2026 15:49, UK Southampton manager Tonda Eckert could be sacked if it’s proven he was involved in the plan to spy on Middlesbrough ahead of their Championship play-off clash. That’s what’s been hinted at.

The change that’s got to come out of this is that there’s got to be a clear rule that there should be expulsion from a tournament or some other major sanction if it’s in the league. “There’s a big difference between those two things.

I’m not party to all the facts, so there needs to be some understanding of what really went on is a key thing, which of course the hearing will establish today how far up the chain it went.” Why Tonda Eckert’s career could be in ‘real trouble’Wyness insisted questions will be asked of Eckert if he was involved in spying on Middlesbrough’s training session. “They’ve got to make it specific and clear, and that’s what’s got to come out to stamp this out once and for all.” 🏆 Championship Insider Access Get the full story from across the EFL with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from across the EFL Championship.