Middlesbrough suspect Southampton analyst of spying on training in runup to playoffs

Middlesbrough confronted an individual they believe is part of Southampton's backroom staff during a training session on Thursday, accusing them of spying ahead of their upcoming playoff clash. The incident drew comparisons to the notorious 'spygate' affair involving Marcelo Bielsa in 2019, when Leeds United sent scouts to observe rivals' training sessions. Middlesbrough and Southampton are set to face each other in the Championship playoffs.