Spygate: Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert authorised spying, panel says

An independent disciplinary panel has ruled that Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert personally authorised the club's spying on rival teams, describing it as a 'contrived and determined plan from the top down to gain a competitive advantage.' The commission also condemned the club for using junior staff members to carry out the clandestine surveillance operations. The panel's findings confirm Eckert's direct responsibility in what has become known as the 'Spygate' scandal.