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Southampton manager Tonda Eckert given six-week suspended ban for Spygate scandal
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PUBLISHEDOct 7, 2026, 6:53 PM
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Independent commission cites ‘genuine contrition’ But FA wanted three-month ban and may appeal The Southampton head coach, Tonda Eckert, has escaped a ban from the Football Association for his part in the Spygate scandal that led to the club being expelled from last season’s Championship playoff final and denied the chance to win promotion to the Premier League.
The German has been given a six-week suspended ban and £28,000 fine by an…
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