Southampton boss Eckert welcomes 'clarity' after Spygate suspended FA ban

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says he welcomes the "clarity" provided by his suspended FA ban, admitting the Spygate saga has "changed my life" after more than four months of uncertainty.

On Wednesday, it was announced that Eckert has been handed a six-week ban, suspended until the end of the 2027/28 season, and fined £28,000 after admitting three FA charges relating to misconduct during Southampton's spying scandal. He will continue in his role and is now focused on Sunday's Championship clash with local rivals Portsmouth.