Southampton spying compendium thread

[Julio Mackemo]

When players appeal sendings off they can have their ban increased.

If Southampton do not take this on the chin and show some remorse then any appeal should increase the points deduction for next season. The whole of football should be behind this decision.

I'd relegate them to League 1

 

[tenpins]

Which team gets Trafalgar Square?

 

[Albay3037]

How does that work for 'Boro, wouldn't most of their players have gone on their jollies now, or have they held off just in case?

 

[Hot Since 82]

Just burst out laughing remembering Harwood Bellsniff doing the binoculars celebration

Is the Saints forum still down?

 

[Hongkongphooey]

Bloody hell, Enzo been at it

 

[SAFCftm1986]

Should be sacked ^

The manager, not the poster.

When that journalist asked if he was a cheat and he just stared at him then walked out. GUILTY

 

[Mackem2017]

Yes but they cheated to be the better side

I’m not having that like, a bloke taking a video of them training Unless they set up completely different to how they usually played or made several changes from their usual team it likely had zero effect. Stupid for doing it but the punishment doesn’t fit the crime for me.

 

[The Hesk]

Id be embarrassed been a Boro player playing in a final after already losing the game

 

[BrumBlue]

Southampton will argue leeds only took a fine. Makes me wonder if they have found proof they have been spying on other teams throughout the season.

 

[beezer]

I wonder how that Southampton defender who did the binocular celebration feels now? Horrible twat

Justice finally prevailed.

Haway Hull

Hopefully the FA chuck a ban his way too. Was basically saying look at us we’ve cheated and won.

 

[stevo]

So Saints have admitted doing it to other teams also.Think they have got off lightly.

 

[Luca Changretta]

Is the Saints forum still down?

Still down , just had a look

 

[Mackem Al]

Id go with:
Southampton out the playoffs.
Manager 1 year ban
Club 1 year transfer embargo.
Justice.

What did i know.
Justice has been done.
Anyone with half a brain could see this type of punishment was the only option.

 

[Mackemansj1]

How does that work for 'Boro, wouldn't most of their players have gone on their jollies now, or have they held off just in case?

Nah they’ve been training as normal as they knew this could be a possibility.

 

[leerik_canamole]

Mad decision.

I still think if Middleborough had refused to play the match, then I can understand it.

They didn't though, played, lost then went on like bad losers

 

[Get Into Em]

Feel for Hull mind. Even my Boro supporting uncle reckons they should have just gave the promotion to Hull - the poor fuckers have been training all week to play Southampton.

 

[the dude]

How come Derby or Leeds (can't remember who was spying on who) never had such a severe punishment?

 

[Pantomime Mackem]

Official EFL statement. Note: 1) they admitted it, 2) admitted also did it against other clubs.

An Independent Disciplinary Commission has today expelled Southampton from the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs after the Club admitted to multiple breaches of EFL Regulations related to the unauthorised filming of other Clubs’ training.

In addition, the Club has received a four-point deduction that will be applied to the 2026/27 Championship table, alongside a reprimand in respect of all the charges.

The effect of today’s order is that Middlesbrough are reinstated into the 2026 Play-Offs and will proceed to the Play-Off Final against Hull City. The final remains scheduled for Saturday 23 May, with the kick-off time to be confirmed.

Southampton was first charged on Friday 8 May, with further charges issued on Sunday 17 May in relation to additional breaches during the 2025/26 season. Those additional charges arose from matters identified after the initial proceedings involving Middlesbrough were initiated.

Southampton admitted breaches of Regulations requiring Clubs to act with the utmost good faith and prohibiting the observation of another Club’s training session within 72 hours of a scheduled match. The admitted breaches concern fixtures against Oxford United in December 2025, Ipswich Town in April 2026 and Middlesbrough in May 2026.

Southampton has a right to appeal the Commission’s decision in accordance with EFL Regulations and the parties are working to try and resolve any appeal on Wednesday 20 May. Subject to the outcome, it could result in a further change to Saturday’s fixture.

The EFL is now in discussion with all three Clubs regarding the implications of today’s decision and will make a further announcement in due course.

The Commission’s full written reasons will also be published in due course.

 

[bomber]

What has Le Tiss said ?

Blamed the Woke,George Soros and Lizards.

 

[Mackem2017]

Cheaters never prosper!

Maradona said lol