Middlesbrough want Southampton kicked out of play-offs over Spygate
Summary
Middlesbrough wants Southampton removed from the Championship play-offs because they say Southampton spied on their training sessions. The English Football League (EFL) will hold a hearing about the spying claim, but Middlesbrough cannot take part in it. Southampton beat Middlesbrough to reach the final, which might be delayed depending on the hearing outcome.Key Facts
- Middlesbrough accuses Southampton of spying on their training before a key play-off game.
- The spying allegedly happened at Middlesbrough’s Rockliffe Park training ground.
- Southampton won the second leg of the play-off semi-final in extra time.
- Southampton will play Hull City in the Championship play-off final scheduled for 23 May.
- Middlesbrough wants Southampton kicked out of the play-offs as a punishment.
- The English Football League is holding a hearing to decide on the spying allegations.
- Middlesbrough is not allowed to participate in the EFL hearing.
- The final match may be rescheduled based on the hearing’s decision.
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