Southampton spying compendium thread

[Kev75]

They spied on Oxford and Lost yes Oxford who were relegated

boro didn’t lose because they were spied on they lost because they were not good enough over the 2 legs

yes Southampton deserve to be punished for breaking the rules

Provide the evidence that Boro didn't lose through Southampton cheating ( instead of a personal opinion ) and you have a point otherwise its just drivel.

 

[Mowgli]

Why would Southampton take such a massive risk if they weren't getting some level of competitive advantage from it?

I'm not saying they shouldn't be punished. But people are claiming things as facts that's impossible to prove.

 

[Coeus]

So should Southampton, refund the lost of revenue for Wembley and the surrounding areas too?

The final has to go ahead and is.

Not if the integrity of the game is important.

 

[HellsBells]

Doesn't mean you can categorically say they lost as a result of that though

And we don’t definitely get relegated because Jimmy Hill put the score up. We could have won the match.

But here we are.

 

[HettonSAFC]

Have we found out yet whether Boro had a sign clearly stating trespassing wasn’t allowed?

I think that’s crucial.

(If correct pics)….Sign was on the gate wasn’t it. He (James Bond wannabe) was standing behind the gate.

 

[Ricci's Special Kebabs]

Not if the integrity of the game is important.

Money will always take precedent.

It would be a financial disaster for the EFL. Insurance wouldn't cover the losses.

 

[123SunTan]

Fun fact: the Soton Spygate thread on here is much longer than the one in FMTTM

 

[c032745y]

Doesn't mean you can categorically say they lost as a result of that though

Do you think they shouldn't be accountable?

 

[Mowgli]

Fun fact: the Soton Spygate thread on here is much longer than the one in FMTTM

Not a surprise with Boro's fanbase

 

[Coeus]

Money will always take precedent.

It would be a financial disaster for the EFL. Insurance wouldn't cover the losses.

Absolutely, I just think its important to call it for what it is.

 

[Mowgli]

Do you think they shouldn't be accountable?

Where have I said that?

 

[c032745y]

I'm not saying they shouldn't be punished. But people are claiming things as facts that's impossible to prove.

It's possible & definite that they cheated...

 

[DonaldDownTheWing]

It’s probably already been said but the arrogance from Southampton is insane. They’re saying this is “the strongest punishment ever in football”. It’s nothing of the sort.

They’re being kicked out of the playoffs, but going on like they were nailed on to win it and therefore it’s cost them £200m+.

The points deduction should be increased for being such a dislikable bunch of twats.

 

[c032745y]

Where have I said that?

OK, what is an appropriate punishment?

 

[Pantomime Mackem]

Sanctions are punitive not restorative.

 

[Mowgli]

OK, what is an appropriate punishment?

Thats a matter of opinion. I'm not even moaning about the punishment. Simply saying a statement like they lost as a result of cheating is overly frustrated nonsense. It can't be proven and is juat s throwaway line.

 

[mackem1989]

OK, what is an appropriate punishment?

All I think he is saying is it’s right for them to be kicked out.

But he’s saying we don’t 100% know if them spying had a huge impact on the first match.

 

[123SunTan]

OK, what is an appropriate punishment?

They should be forced to play two matches vs. Pompey next year.




Erm, hold on.

 

[Ricci's Special Kebabs]

The other businesses are just unfortunate. Big events get cancelled all the time, its not for them to rely on.

You're trying to adovcate something that the EFL would never ever do.

It's their showpiece game alongside the League cup final. There is simply way too much contractally to unwind.

 

[Morny]

People aren't half desperate to twist some kind of narrative that Boro shouldn't get Southampton's place in the final.

Not that football fans are git biased like