Southampton ask for more time over spying claims

Southampton request more time to conduct an internal review after being charged with spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough.

Southampton launch internal review into Middlesbrough spying allegations

Saints ‘request time to complete process thoroughly’ Playoff semi-final second leg at St Mary’s on Tuesday Southampton have confirmed they have launched an internal review into allegations that one of their analysts spied on a Middlesbrough training session. Southampton, who host Boro in their playoff semi-final second leg on Tuesday, have asked for “the full context to be established before conclusions are drawn” after the English Football League charged the club with misconduct on the eve...

By Ben Fisher