Southampton owner Dragan Solak says he has no plans to dismiss head coach Tonda Eckert following the club’s involvement in the “Spygate” scandal. Multiple outlets report that Solak publicly backs Eckert despite acknowledging that the coach made a “mistake” by authorising what is described as a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs. The Athletic and BBC Sport report Solak communicates this position to supporters, including through a video message in which he says the club’s board is fully behind Eckert and believes he is the person to take Southampton forward. The Independent also reports Eckert is backed by the owner and that the coach issues an apology to fans. Across the coverage, the central point is that the owner’s decision is aimed at keeping managerial stability while the matter remains associated with Eckert’s authorisation of the alleged spying. No sources provided here indicate that any immediate sacking is planned, and the overall reporting focuses on the owner’s stated stance and Eckert’s response to the situation.
Southampton owner Dragan Solak says he will not sack coach Tonda Eckert over Spygate
Southampton owner Dragan Solak says he has no plans to dismiss head coach Tonda Eckert following the club’s involvement in the “Spygate” scandal. Multiple outlets report that Solak publicly backs Ecke...
- Southampton owner Dragan Solak says he will not sack head coach Tonda Eckert over the “Spygate” scandal.
- Solak and the board state they are fully behind Eckert and support him continuing as manager.
- BBC Sport reports Solak characterises Eckert’s action as a “mistake” involving authorising a spying campaign against rival clubs.
- The Athletic reports Solak says Eckert is the person to take the club forward.
- The Independent reports Eckert apologises to fans.
Eckert has been backed by Saints owner Dragan Solak and has also issued an apology to fans
2 months ago"We believe he is the man to take us forward. As a board, we are fully behind him," Dragan Solak told fans in a video message.
2 months agoSouthampton owner Dragan Solak says he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the "mistake" the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.
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