Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 23 Sept 2026
Southampton's decisive week and Spygate verdict loom
The EFL podcast panel digs into Southampton's pivotal week as a looming verdict hangs over the club.
Southampton
team
Show
72+ The EFL Podcast
Hosts
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff, Neil Harris
Guest
Adam Blackmore, BBC Radio Solent
Topics
Southampton, Swansea, Peterborough
What happened. The 72+ EFL podcast panel discussed Southampton's decisive week, including Spygate and the looming verdict over Tonda Eckert, with BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore joining the show.
- Swansea City's strong start as Championship table-toppers was debated.
- Grimsby CEO Polly Bancroft spoke about recruitment, Jamestown Analytics and club growth.
- Peterborough United's decision to sack Luke Williams was also discussed.
Southampton await a verdict over Tonda Eckert while sitting in a decisive week of their season.
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