Southampton Stars Consider Legal Action After Spygate Bonus Loss

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Southampton Stars Consider Legal Action After Spygate Bonus Loss

Southampton players are considering legal action after being expelled from the play-off final over the Spygate scandal, costing eligible squad members bonuses of around $334,000 each. The Saints were removed after admitting an analyst filmed Middlesbrough training before. They are appealing, but Hull have been reinstated to face Boro, while EFL charges and FA scrutiny continue.

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