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@RobCragz @MillwallDan85 And how many other clubs did they spy on during the regular season? If that is proven - and it seems like Boro are confident they did, plus there's an ex-Saints employee giving evidence - it likely helped elevate them into the play-offs. God knows what happens then.

@MillwallDan85 @tobysomeoneb That 'Lad behind a tree' is a member of Saints coaching team, recording their formations, set pieces and pre match prep. A 600-mile round trip to gain an unfair competitive advantage for his club isn't a nothing burger... Its currently affecting Hull City's readiness too! #hcafc

Generally speaking, Boro and Hull fans think Southampton should be penalised (you wonder why), as do Portsmouth fans (obviously), and the rest of the world sees it as a massive nothingburger (which is it). #Spygate

@KevChad45 @KurtJohansson_ @EFL It looks very likely that they've spied multiple times on opponents since Eckert took over. If that's proven, they've cheated to get into the play-offs. So what happens then?

@KurtJohansson_ @EFL It was 11 vs 11 and Southampton won. Would they have lost if they had not spied? Did spying give them enough info to turn a loss into a win? No is the answer which is why they will get a fine and nothing more #hcafc Playoff final is 23rd May 16:30pm City vs Southampton

Hull City have been told to prepare for that fact that the playoff final against either Southampton or Middlesbrough could be moved to midweek between the final day of the Premier League and the Champions League Final. Absolutely abysmal @EFL 🗣 Alex Crook (TalkSport) #hcafc #SaintsFC #boro

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@Diocletian212 Assuming it's proven that Southampton have been systematically spying, and that looks likely, they should be thrown out. But then if we get a bye we lose the day at Wembley.

@FerArk87 Yep. Most of their fans don’t want a final berth, they just want Southampton punished.

The idea of switching to playing Boro is horrible. They would be absolutely buzzing to get a second chance and have more time to get Hackney fit. There are no winners in all this #hcafc

@MattKL1980 I don't disagree. Looks like other clubs suspect it has happened to them too. There will be stacks of evidence to collate and review, do Southampton then have a right to appeal any punishment? There's no way this gets resolved quickly.

Interesting… if a member of Eckert’s trusted coaching staff has been rumbled spying (he has), what’s the likelihood he a) acted in isolation; and b) for 1 game only. If ‘evidence’ of other spying going on during the season just expel them… it’s the only suitable outcome #hcafc

@digitalsunshine @DeOxyHull @MBonser98 @HullCity It appears there's evidence indicating that x.com/i/status/20546…

@DeOxyHull @MBonser98 @HullCity Was wondering about that Most are debating whether they tried to gain an advantage over Boro in the play-offs, which is a specific problem & a specific puishment If other evidence suggests it's been going on for a while, they've got a whole different level of problem #hcafc

A ticket update for the Play-Off Final. 🔗 wearehullcity.co.uk/news/2026/may/… #hcafc

@OpTic_MH @bazdjcooper I think Southampton should be very worried. Given that other clubs are alleging they've also been spied on and an ex-Southampton employee is giving evidence of the same, it's not just the Boro games but potentially an unfair advantage to get into the play-offs.

@bazdjcooper Is there a world where the game doesn’t go ahead at all and city are promoted automatically? It’s a mental question but the case appears to be pretty severe against saints…..

Hull City are seemingly the forgotten party in this latest spygate fiasco, and the Tigers deserve clarity as quickly as anyone. #hcafc hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football…

Based on this article the spygate hearing hasn't even started yet and it indicates nothing will be decided in the next 48hrs which likely pushes it into next week. Shambles. thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26105055… #hcafc

@DawsonsRightPeg Yeah money talks and we've earned the chance to play at Wembley, but it looks like the spying thing runs much deeper than just on Boro before the semi-final.

Right. Let’s get this straight. There will be a playoff final. There’s no way people are missing out on that payday. Worst case Boro get the spot. Best case for Saints they get a fine. But the game will go ahead. #hcafc

Southampton have deleted everything relating to ticket info from twitter and their website #hcafc

#Boro #SaintsFC

@Boropolis @TimesSport x.com/i/status/20545…

🚨💣 | MAJOR BREAKING: It is understood that Middlesbrough believe they have an 'important witness' to call in their claim that Southampton have spied on other occasions. [@TimesSport] #Boro | #UTB | #SaintsFC

Acun on Talksport youtu.be/vMAlZr6izFc?si… #hcafc

@Keir_Starmer "We will not allow people to come to the UK, threaten our communities and spread hate on our streets" So people who say things you don't like get banned, but infinity boat migrants that have literally killed and raped British citizens are fine. Got it 👍🏻

We will block far right agitators from traveling to Britain this weekend for a march designed to confront and provoke our diverse capital city. We will not allow people to come to the UK, threaten our communities and spread hate on our streets.

Will post from Nigeria after funds have cleared #hcafc

Increasing security will likely make no difference to an attack like yesterday's. The cause is the mass importation of islamism, and you won't even so much as mention that word. The orcs have breached the gates and hundreds more cross the channel daily, unvetted and freely roaming the streets. The question is what will you do about that?

Watch my statement live. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Today, we fly our flag proudly and we're reminded of the values it represents - service, generosity, and respect. When we stand together, united in our communities, we are stronger than any attempt to divide us. Happy St George’s Day!

Both teams lost #hcafc