What's going on with Southampton boss Eckert's FA probe?
While Southampton felt the full force of the EFL's disciplionary powers at the back end of last season, Spygate is far from over with the future of Tonda Eckert still uncertain.
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert is currently facing a Football Association (FA) misconduct charge related to the Spygate scandal, which has left the future of his tenure at the club uncertain. The FA hearing is expected to take place in mid-September, and the outcome could result in a lengthy ban that may force Southampton to look for a new coach.
Eckert was charged on 22 July for his role in the Spygate scandal, which involved the club spying on three clubs last season and subsequently being eliminated from the Championship play-offs. The intern involved, Will Salt, is reportedly set to be appointed to a permanent analyst role with the club despite the controversy. Eckert was not expected to be sacked by owner Dragan Solak, who had offered him a second chance.
The ongoing investigation by the FA is looking into the participation of others in the spying and assessing the culpability of those who knew about it. Southampton's Championship campaign begins on Sunday, and the FA process has allowed the club more time to present evidence in support of their case.
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