Tonda Eckert exclusive: Southampton boss reveals he received police protection after threats during Spygate scandal
World Cup 2026
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert speaks exclusively to Sky Sports News over the Spygate scandal; Eckert reveals he received police protection amid threats while he had to move family to Germany; Saints were banished from Championship play-off final and will start season on points deduction
Friday 17 July 2026 21:35, UK
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has revealed he received police protection amid threats during the Spygate scandal.
Match Details
Saints were banished from the Championship play-off final in May when they admitted to spying on three clubs during the season after they were caught observing a Middlesbrough training session ahead of the first leg of their play-off semi-final.
The EFL charged Saints after it was later found they had also observed sessions involving Oxford and Ipswich.
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Southampton will also start the upcoming season on minus-four points as part of the punishment.
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