Southampton launch internal review into Middlesbrough spying allegations

Southampton have launched an internal review after the English Football League charged them with misconduct over allegations that one of their analysts spied on a Middlesbrough training session ahead of their Championship playoff semi-final. The alleged incident occurred last Thursday, 48 hours before the first leg, which ended 0-0, with the second leg scheduled at St Mary's on Tuesday. An independent disciplinary commission will determine any punishment, with sanctions potentially ranging from a fine to expulsion from the playoffs, though Middlesbrough are adamant a financial penalty alone would be insufficient if Southampton are found guilty.