I write a blog about the ballgame in SO14. It can go right in your inbox, but I put it here on Elon's bird cage too. #SaintsFC
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I did sympathise with Parsons because I suspect he knew nothing of the spying. But the more I read the more it feels #saintsfc misplayed their response at every stage.
🚨 @mjshrimper: “I’m led to believe that the initial [Spygate] hearing went incredibly badly for Southampton. The EFL hired a criminal barrister. I think Southampton were perhaps a little bit shocked that the EFL were going to push for expulsion.” #saintsfc @TheAthleticFC
The bit that gets me is that they originally told the EFL that the intern had acted alone, when in reality he was being pressured. #SaintsFC
🚨 All the key details here from the independent disciplinary commission’s written reasons.
Tonda Eckert was found to have authorised spying, which was delegated to a junior member of staff, who felt under pressure.
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Honestly think sacking Spors, Tonda and his staff could end up being the worst part of all this. Took us so long to get to point were all parts of the football operation were all firing together. I am humiliated but not trying to tear it all down. #saintsfc
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FWIW can't treat Tonda as blameless and pile on Sports Republic.
Eckert is responsible for matchday preparation. It would be really odd if people higher in #saintsfc were directing backroom to spy. Do you think the DoF, CE or chairman would even have a scooby what it was worth?
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Not aggrieved about the performance or about the way the chips fell. We were great, City better (for a bit), fate gave and then fate took away.
But it really felt like this year maybe was our year. We march on.
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Arsenal fans may want to look away now. @Phil_Football good friend @squires_david on a Cup upset we couldn't possibly mention. Full @guardian_sport strip here >
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What does the semi-final (25th/26th) mean for this? Will they actually make us play Blackburn on 21st and Ipswich on 28th. And if not do we absolutely have to play them before the last day? #SaintsFC
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I like Jander and think he's slotted in nicely but not convinced he can handle the Premier League. Not strong enough in the tackle and defensively. Unsurprised that European clubs are the leading names here. #SaintsFC
🚨 Southampton midfielder Caspar Jander is one to watch ahead of the summer transfer window, with RB Leipzig, Stuttgart, Ajax & PL clubs monitoring his situation — Saints’ current valuation is between €15-25m #saintsfc @Plettigoal
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Really heartening to see another team so useless in their own box as we've been at times #SaintsFC
Cyle Larin is a risk but feels better when thought of as cover for Stewart than a replacement for Armstrong. #SaintsFC
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He's 6'2", loads of experience, and it's just a half season loan to cover for Stewart. Meh, I'll take it. #SaintsFC
As named by @JackRosser_, the striker Saints have lined up to replace Adam Armstrong is 6”2 Cyle Larin on loan. 30 year old Canada striker has only played 250 minutes on loan for Dutch side Feyenoord this season. Got seven goals in La Liga last campaign.
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