A just or harsh punishment? Reaction to Southampton expulsion
Southampton has been expelled from the play-offs after admitting to spying on rival teams. They will start the next season with a four-point deduction as a result of the English Football League's ruling. The club's appeal against the punishment is set to be heard soon, raising questions about the fairness of the penalty.
- ▪Southampton was expelled from the play-offs for spying on three league rivals.
- ▪They will begin the next season with a four-point deduction due to the EFL's ruling.
- ▪Middlesbrough, who reported Southampton, has been reinstated to play Hull City for a Premier League spot.
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- ▪ A just or harsh punishment? Reaction to Southampton expulsion — Yahoo Sports
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A just or harsh punishment? Reaction to Southampton expulsionImage source, OtherImage caption, The spying incident is alleged to have taken place two days before Middlesbrough's play-off semi-final first leg against SouthamptonByGary RoseBBC Sport journalistPublished26 minutes agoSouthampton will be playing in the Championship next season after they were expelled from the play-offs following their admission that they spied on three league rivals this season.In addition, they will start next season on minus four points after the English Football League (EFL) charged them with watching training sessions of Oxford United and Ipswich Town, in addition to filming Middlesbrough as they prepared for the first leg of their play-off semi-final on 7 May.Southampton beat Middlesbrough over two legs…
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