Middlesbrough supporter and fan Kim Hellberg says the ongoing “Spygate” controversy has been keeping him awake ahead of the Championship play-off final. According to reports, Hellberg, from Sweden, had taken his son to Hammarby as a way to avoid the wider attention and tension surrounding the dispute. The accounts describe how the controversy remains a focus for football fans and supporters as key matchdays approach, affecting those close to the club even when they are physically removed from the immediate media spotlight. While details of the original “Spygate” allegations are not the focus of the reports, the emphasis is on Hellberg’s personal reaction to the situation and his efforts to maintain normal routines for his family. The coverage presents Hellberg’s experience as part of the broader atmosphere around the play-offs, where controversies and scrutiny continue to shape how supporters feel leading into major fixtures.