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Earthquake in England: Dragan Šolak wants to fire coach, club lost 200 million euros due to spying
Southampton is at the center of it all, who due to the "Spygate" affair lost their chance to reach the Premier League through the playoffs, with an additional four-point penalty in the 2026/27 Championship season. The story is now further complicated, as new moves within the club are emerging that could open up even greater chaos.
TL;DR
- Southampton involved in "Spygate" scandal.
- Club disqualified from Premier League playoffs.
- Southampton to receive a four-point deduction in the 2026/27 Championship season.
- Coach Tonda Ekert admits responsibility for spying on Middlesbrough's training.
- Owner Dragan Šolak is reportedly angered by the incident.
- The scandal could cost Southampton over 200 million euros in potential Premier League revenue.