Southampton spying compendium thread

[JL1985]

The bloke would have been less obvious if he had ran naked across the training pitch.

 

[woodlebert]

It's funny that they will go to the lengths of sending a lad hundreds of miles up to Middlesbrough with an old iPhone!

I guess if you're busted you can try to pretend you're a weirdo (is this what he did?)

Much harder to pretend you're innocent if you've brought a drone or hi-def camera

 

[DonaldDownTheWing]

I don't understand how Hull being auto promoted after the play-off final (if they lose) is the right option?


- Southampton have definitely cheated against Boro, who went out the play-offs to them
- They're accuesed of cheating agaisnt Wrexham, who missed out on the playoffs by a point to Hull

To then punish Southampton by promoting Hull would mean that Hull have got a benefit from Southampton cheating other clubs. Like, I feel like that wouldn't stand up.

Think of F1. A driver causes another to crash, or disobeys a rule, and goes on to win the race. They get a 5/10/20 second penalty, and it promotes the driver who came 2nd to victory.

The person who they actually wronged doesn’t benefit. It’s about punishing the perpetrator, not compensating someone.

If it’s proven that it’s been going on throughout the season, every team who lost out to Southampton (in terms of individual matches or through play-off qualification) & can prove Southampton cheated against themwill have a case against them and could seek compensation through the courts.

 

[Morny]

The EFL will want their big final at Wembley makes millions, don’t think anyone will be automatically promoted

Sorry, I meant moreso the idea that if Southampton win they may have Hull promoted in place (similar to us with Swindon)

 

[Diallo]

Point deduction next season I reckon, which I hope if that’s the case, they get promoted.

 

[Diamond Eyes]

I can see why you would think that, although I don't necessarily agree.
I suppose though, if these clubs have come to Boro with this 'information', then Boro have no choice but to pass it on really.
If these other clubs have compelling evidence, then I'd presume they'd take it to the EFL themselves anyway.

Fair points.

 

[Wearside Wanderer II]

The apparent situation that one of Southampton's analysts was at Boro's final training session last week, in possession of highly sophisticated recording equipment and fully decked out in Boro's training gear, should be enough to kick them out of the play off final as presumably Boro have the relevant supporting evidence. Who takes their place is getting tricky though especially if Wrexham have been fucked over, which looks possible.

Easy enough, get a list of Southampton staff, check it off against Boro online sales with a south coast address, bingo, 1 x training top and trews

 

[Hot Since 82]

Point deduction next season I reckon, which I hope if that’s the case, they get promoted.

A points deduction from the FL would not apply in the PL, they are different competitions

 

[Scotty 1978]

Point deduction next season I reckon, which I hope if that’s the case, they get promoted.

It’s nothing to with the Premier League though

 

[Flavonoids]

Is the spot the lad from Southampton on a public space that anyone could go to and observe the training? It seems that way. If the club were really concerned about secrets being revealed they surely would have arranged to have it blocked off.

And it looks like hes filming on his phone. Hardly a complex surveillance operation!

He was a spy using shit equipment I reckon, m'lud.

I see ... no case to answer, dismissed.

 

[DonaldDownTheWing]

He could have been bird watching.

Bearing in mind this is a civil case, and therefore settled on the balance of probabilities, it’s unlikely someone who works for Southampton would travel 250 miles to bird watch, right next to where their next opponent were training.

On the balance of probabilities, he was there for nefarious reasons.

 

[Wearside Wanderer II]

The issue is Southampton spied on the training session, illegally undermining the Brough preparations.

I don’t think for a minute that Hull would complain about having to play Brough in the final. I think Southampton have given up any right to prosper further in the play-offs.

Hill v Brough is near enough a derby game.

I deme it being wasted on some tho

 

[Blyth]

By the way, how long have we been waiting for the Man City Independent Commission? lol

Do people really think it will be quick?

Comparing apples to oranges mate

 

[molthemackem]

It’s nothing to with the Premier League though

Southampton aren't in the PL yet and maybe not from what I've watched. I fancy Hull.

 

[Antidotes]

Biggest crime is the baggyness of his jeans f***ing hell. Could use them as a kite

 

[ScottDuffman]

If it's proved he's been across the country buying Starbucks next to grounds where Southampton are about to visit a few days later you'd imagine they're going to be in hot water.
They went on a 18 game unbeaten run

 

[Safc98]

Still hundreds of millions for them, not a bad deal

On a sporting level yes it is. Effectively wastes next season for them. Or fine them £120m so they can’t spend any of the TV money.

 

[Pacific]

so this professional surveillance operation is some bloke standing next to a tree with an iPhone?

 

[summaz]

I don't understand how Hull being auto promoted after the play-off final (if they lose) is the right option?


- Southampton have definitely cheated against Boro, who went out the play-offs to them
- They're accuesed of cheating agaisnt Wrexham, who missed out on the playoffs by a point to Hull

To then punish Southampton by promoting Hull would mean that Hull have got a benefit from Southampton cheating other clubs. Like, I feel like that wouldn't stand up.

Don’t see how Bereh being passed into the final is either

Wrexham will be going all out if there’s any evidence at all it’s happened to them and be wanting massive compensation as well

 

[Onlyfoolsrushin]

Comparing apples to oranges mate

Okay, when have the Football Authorities ever made a quick decision on a complex issue potentially involving many clubs, not just Boro?