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Spygate playoff row deepens as Boro’s Hellberg labels Southampton ‘cheats’
- Middlesbrough’s Kim Hellberg called Southampton ‘cheats’ over spying ahead of the playoff semi-final.
- Southampton faced EFL misconduct charges as the spying row intensified.
- Southampton manager Eckert offered limited comment, saying there was nothing to say beyond the club statement.
- Hellberg claimed the pre-match spying gave opponents an unfair advantage by revealing their shape and set pieces.
- Hellberg insisted the incident was unfair and disrespectful to Southampton supporters and players.
- Southampton’s Eckert walked out of the post-match press conference amid questions about the spying allegations.
- EFL disciplinary proceedings could follow as the row unfolds ahead of the second leg.
- The first leg ended 0-0 as the dispute dominated the build-up to the semi-final.
- Hellberg stressed the necessity to understand the incident’s impact on training and game plans.
- The Guardian cover included reactions from both sides and a broader roundup of related results in the playoff context.
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