"The EFL has announced that the Championship play-off final may be suspended due to the ongoing disciplinary proceedings surrounding allegations that Southampton spied on Middlesbrough prior to their semi-final tie. Southampton were charged with spying by the EFL on May 8, a day before they drew 0-0 with Middlesbrough at the Riverside in the semi-final first leg."
"Middlesbrough officials allegedly caught a Southampton staff member covertly filming their training session just 48 hours before that game. Boro staff reportedly spotted the individual, identified as a Saints analyst, observing from a public area overlooking their Rockliffe Park base."
"Afterwards, Hellberg described Southampton's conduct as "disgraceful", and his side have continued training in the hope that the Saints could yet be kicked out of the play-offs, allowing them to face Hull instead. And with an Independent Disciplinary Commission hearing set for next Tuesday, the EFL on Thursday said that the outcome of those proceedings "may yet result in changes to the fixture", which is scheduled for Saturday, May 23 at Wembley."
""The EFL can today provide an interim update on the ongoing disciplinary proceedings involving Southampton following Tuesday's Championship Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg. "The Independent Disciplinary Commission hearing will take place on or before Tuesday, 19 May. "The exact date remains under discussion and is expected to be confirmed shortly. 'The Commission will issue its decision as soon as possible following consideration of the relevant submissions and evidence. "As the proceedings are being conducted by an Independent Disciplinary Commission, the EFL does not control the proposed timetable.""
The EFL said the Championship play-off final may be suspended due to ongoing disciplinary proceedings involving Southampton. Southampton were charged with spying on May 8, one day before a 0-0 semi-final first-leg draw against Middlesbrough at the Riverside. Middlesbrough officials alleged a Southampton staff member was covertly filming their training session 48 hours before the match. The staff member was reportedly seen from a public area overlooking Middlesbrough’s Rockliffe Park base. Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg reacted with fury, calling Southampton’s conduct “disgraceful.” Southampton later won the second leg 2-1 at St Mary’s and advanced to face Hull City. The Independent Disciplinary Commission hearing is scheduled on or before Tuesday, 19 May, and the EFL said the outcome may result in changes to the Wembley fixture on Saturday, May 23.
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