Southampton owner will not sack head coach Eckert

Southampton owner Dragan Solak has confirmed he will not dismiss head coach Tonda Eckert, despite acknowledging that Eckert made a 'mistake' by authorising a spying campaign targeting rival Championship clubs. The decision means Eckert will remain in his role at Southampton despite the controversy surrounding the intelligence-gathering operation against competitors. The club is currently competing in the Championship, England's second tier of football.