Southampton Spy Scandal (21 Viewers)

[MikeyMoo]

The Spy That Came In From the Corner? The Spy Who Nutmegged Me? Sweeper, Keeper, Wingback, Spy?

Southampton charged with misconduct by EFL in Middlesbrough ‘spying’ row

Southampton have been charged with misconduct by the English Football League and will face an independent disciplinary commission set to be convened “at the earliest opportunity”

www.theguardian.com

 

[alexccfc99]

I have been to Boro's training complex - There is nothing stopping any member of the public booking a room on site and viewing training, it is an odd set up for a professional club

 

[Para1140]

After their shenanigans this season with complaining about Lampard and all the crap they gave us I really hope the EFL kick them out the playoffs.
Using equipment thst James bond would be proud of to spy on your opposition and apparently its not the first time theyve done it. You dont buy all that expensive equipment to use it once. Could also be suggested that Southamptons rapid turn around of results and performance since the new manager and regime came in may now not be purely down to the change of manager

 

[torchomatic]

I have been to Boro's training complex - There is nothing stopping any member of the public booking a room on site and viewing training, it is an odd set up for a professional club

Is this when you admit to being a first team coach at Coventry City?

 

[eyesee]

I have been to Boro's training complex - There is nothing stopping any member of the public booking a room on site and viewing training, it is an odd set up for a professional club

...was that a confession?

 

[SafeAsMilk]

Throw the bush at them

 

[Saddlebrains]

I think they should be kicked out of the playoffs and Boro a bye to the final tbh

 

[alexccfc99]

I think they should be kicked out of the playoffs and Boro a bye to the final tbh

Whilst I agree they would never do that, two matches less of their season showpiece event, I am sure Sky would have something to say about it as well

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Whilst I agree they would never do that, two matches less of their season showpiece event, I am sure Sky would have something to say about it as well

It’s a nonsense. Fine them and move on.

 

[alexccfc99]

It’s a nonsense. Fine them and move on.

It is a sly trick let's be honest, Leeds got away with it really as there were technically no rules against it when they did it, the EFL brought some rules in off the back of it and a club has chosen to completely ignore them - If this happened in the regular season a points deduction (at least suspended) would suffice but they are never gonna throw them out of the play-offs now, as much as Boro have every right to feel aggrieved

 

[Aelfgar]

Scrap extra time and penalties; if it's a draw, Boro take the advantage and go through.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

It is a sly trick let's be honest, Leeds got away with it really as there were technically no rules against it when they did it, the EFL brought some rules in off the back of it and a club has chosen to completely ignore them - If this happened in the regular season a points deduction (at least suspended) would suffice but they are never gonna throw them out of the play-offs now, as much as Boro have every right to feel aggrieved

well if like you said the training pitch is visible to the public they don’t really have grounds to whinge

 

[alexccfc99]

well if like you said the training pitch is visible to the public they don’t really have grounds to whinge

It is still in bad faith I would say

 

[Ccfcisparks]

It is still in bad faith I would say

Fair enough but they aren’t going to kick them out.

The worst they will get is a points deduction i would assume

 

[SafeAsMilk]

Live streaming opposition training back to Southampton and using a mic that can pick up what’s being said at distance .. then legging into the bogs and changing appearance when spotted .. plus indications that this was a regular thing under Eckert throughout the season … this is a massive story that brings into integrity the playoff places and should have serious consequences…

 

[Hobo]

It is a blatant breach of the rules and cheating. Fines mean nothing to some clubs, especially with the financial rewards of promotion.

The way to stop it is anyone found to be involved, Head Coach, Analyist, Director whoever. Gets banned from football for 5 years. It is how other cheats are dealt with, people who fail drugs tests, involved in bribes, betting.

If individuals knew they were putting their own careers at risk it would stop it.

 

[Danceswithhorses]

 

[DT-R]

I think they should be kicked out of the playoffs and Boro a bye to the final tbh

Or.... let them play, hopefully get promoted, then hit them with a 10 point deduction next season in the PL. Thats at least 1 team we're guaranteed to finish above then

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[Moff]

I have been to Boro's training complex - There is nothing stopping any member of the public booking a room on site and viewing training, it is an odd set up for a professional club

The whole complex is owned by Steve Gibson, Boro’s owner.

Apparently the most Premium rooms come with a full breakdown of training tactics and the team selection for Boro’s next match

 

[robbiethemole]

Manager and coaches banned from the bench and play 2nd leg behind closed doors

 

[Captain Dart]

Can't wait to hear what the 'Boro fans are singing tonight.

 

[Otis]

well if like you said the training pitch is visible to the public they don’t really have grounds to whinge

Yeah fair point, but seemingly, this person spying had a microphone that picked up every word the Boro manager was saying, so that's a different level.

Would have had to be been a decent mic to pick up that dialogue from a distance

 

[jordan210]

Boro have apparently been contacted or contacting other teams.

if they have been doing this all season they should be removed from the league.

 

[torchomatic]

Ha, now it's "cultural" research. I don't think they'd be so dismissive if the football boot was on the other foot.

 

[Otis]

Ha, now it's "cultural" research. I don't think they'd be so dismissive if the football boot was on the other foot.View attachment 51530

Cultural research to hide in bushes, have a mic to hear everything the manager is saying, deny you are from the club and have a change of clothes in your bag so you can get away if approached?

Okay

 

[Mercian In Anglia]

Spare a thought for the real victim here- the poor bastard at the EFL who's got to read all of Southampton's legal submissions.

 

[Mercian In Anglia]

Spooky how we got Tonda's eyes so accurate.

 

[procdoc]

Cheating cunts

 

[DT-R]

Can't wait to hear what the 'Boro fans are singing tonight.

You know its at 1230 dont you? Not tonight. Just in case you were hoping to watch it and turn the tele on tonight at half to dissapointment

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[Danceswithhorses]

Loving the Saint's memes...Ipswich fans must be happy they're not getting so much heat now.

 

[SafeAsMilk]

Ha, now it's "cultural" research. I don't think they'd be so dismissive if the football boot was on the other foot.View attachment 51530

I’m sorry officer, yes I was sniffing knickers of this washing line but was all in the name of cultural research…

 

[Bernie Rhodes Nose]

I have been to Boro's training complex - There is nothing stopping any member of the public booking a room on site and viewing training, it is an odd set up for a professional club

Tinker Tailor Soldier, alexccfc99...

 

[Captain Dart]

You know its at 1230 dont you? Not tonight. Just in case you were hoping to watch it and turn the tele on tonight at half to dissapointment

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Ha ha no I didn't. I'll be outside then not staying in on a sunny day like this.

 

[shepardo01]

Latest.... "Acting alone".... Throw the intern under the bus ...

 

[torchomatic]