About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Southampton's expulsion from the Championship play-off final due to spying and the potential legal ramifications.

Southampton's failed attempt to appeal their expulsion from the final for spying means that it will be Middlesbrough heading to Wembley to take on Hull in football’s richest game. Espionage that could ‘cost’ upwards of £200 million … normally a story for Ian Fleming but in an end of the season that keeps on giving, this is the tale of the Championship play offs. But what is the legality surrounding the decision? Is Tonda Eckart's sacking inevitable? and is there a case for the final to be voided and Hull to go up automatically? Gabby is joined by Former Saints midfielder & EFL TV presenter David Prutton and top sports lawyer Tom Murray to debate the ramifications. 📩 Got a question? Send it here: https://forms.gle/9SBbW1SYWqXLKnRT7 💭 Tell us your thoughts in our listener survey: https://forms.gle/YMUvajQktqBuimgh6 🖥️ Watch our full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsAgentsPod 📱Follow us on socials: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesportsagents Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesportsagents/ X - https://x.com/sportsagentspod 📥 Email: thesportsagents@global.com Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides Producers: George Sexton-Kerr Video Producer…

People in this episode

Host: Gabby

Guests: David Prutton, Tom Murray

Topics covered

• Spygate
• football
• Championship play-offs
• legal ramifications
• expulsion
• espionage

Keywords

• Spygate
• Southampton
• Middlesbrough
• Hull
• Championship
• football
• espionage
• legal decision

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Organizations: Southampton, Middlesbrough, Hull, EFL TV, Global, The News Agents

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