‘I’ve asked for forgiveness’ – Eckert and Southampton braced for Spygate verdict
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert is awaiting the Football Association’s verdict after being charged over authorising a spying operation targeting Oxford United, Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough. The scandal has already contributed to Southampton losing a place in the Championship play-off final and receiving a four-point deduction, while Eckert’s future remains uncertain despite the club continuing to…