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Eckert walks out of press conference after 'spygate' questions
TL;DR
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert left a press conference after being questioned about 'spygate' following a 0-0 draw with Middlesbrough. The club is under investigation for allegedly breaching EFL regulations regarding spying on Middlesbrough's training.
Key points
- Tonda Eckert walked out of a press conference
- Southampton drew 0-0 with Middlesbrough
- The club is charged with breaching EFL regulations
- A staff member allegedly spied on Middlesbrough's training
- Middlesbrough staff confronted the individual taking photos
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Southampton manager Tonda Eckert walked out of a tetchy post-match press conference following his side's 0-0 draw with Middlesbrough after refusing to answer questions related to 'spygate.'
Southampton were charged with a breach of EFL regulations after a member of staff was alleged to have spied on Middlesbrough's training ahead of their play-off tie.
Sky Sports News understands Boro staff spotted a man taking pictures and videos of training and approached him.
He was asked to delete them, provide his identity and his intentions for being there, at which point he is said to have fled to a nearby indoor part of the training complex.
Eckert faced multiple questions on the situation but refused to answer beyond the club statement last night.
The club press officer stepped in and said they will not be answering any more questions unless they were about Tuesday's second leg. When the next question about 'spygate' landed, they walked out together.
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Q&A
What happened during Tonda Eckert's press conference?
Tonda Eckert walked out of the press conference after being questioned about the 'spygate' incident involving Southampton.
Why is Southampton being investigated for 'spygate'?
Southampton is under investigation for allegedly breaching EFL regulations after a staff member was accused of spying on Middlesbrough's training.
What did Middlesbrough staff observe during the training session?
Middlesbrough staff reported seeing a man taking pictures and videos of their training, who then fled when approached.
