Eckert: Spygate image 'far from truth'

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert breaks silence, thanking owner for backing amid spying scandal.

What happened. Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert said he is grateful to owner Dragan Solak for keeping him in charge after the Spygate scandal, claiming the media's portrayal is far from the truth.

• Saints were expelled from play-offs for spying on Middlesbrough.
• Eckert awaits FA investigation result after misconduct charge.
• Solak pictured with squad in Germany pre-season camp.

“There has been an image created that I think is very far away from the truth.”

— Tonda Eckert

Eckert faces an FA investigation, but owner's support suggests stability at Southampton.

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