Spygate put me in difficult position - Southampton technical director
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11-second readSouthampton's group technical director Johannes Spors said the Spygate scandal put him in a difficult position while preparing for the new season, according to BBC Sport. The club was kicked out of the play-offs and deducted four points in May.
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Southampton's group technical director Johannes Spors said the Spygate scandal put him in a difficult position while preparing for the new season, according to BBC Sport. The club was kicked out of the play-offs and deducted four points in May.
The FA investigation into the scandal could have led to a ban for head coach Tonda Eckert, but he was eventually fined £28,000 with a six-week ban suspended until the end of the next season. Spors supported Eckert throughout the ordeal.
Spors felt an obligation to support Eckert on a personal level, citing their close relationship and nearly 10-year acquaintance. He was "convinced that he is a very good manager" and helped him through the difficult period.
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Southampton group technical director Johannes Spors says the Spygate scandal put him in a "difficult position" over the summer as the club were preparing for the new season. In May, Saints were kicked out of the play-offs and deducted four points for admitting they spied on three clubs during the Championship season. The future of head coach Tonda Eckert was then put into question as a Football Association (FA) investigation took place that could have seen the German coach handed a ban that might have cost him his job.
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