Middlesbrough are seeking a sporting sanction rather than financial compensation regarding the โSpygateโ incident involving their Championship play-off opponents Southampton. Sources indicated Middlesbrough would prepare for the playoff final regardless of whether they win the tie against Southampton or not. Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg told his pre-match press conference on Monday that he โhas a plan for every day up to the finalโ on May 23 in terms of his playersโ training regime. Even if Middlesbrough lose the second leg after the goalless first game last Saturday, the uncertainty of the situation means Hellberg will bring his squad back to Teesside on Wednesday and await news from the English Football Leagueโs independent disciplinary commission. More from @mwalker2771 Free to read ๐ bit.ly/4wDDQr0
