00:00This picture has cost Southampton the chance to return to the Premier League and a potential windfall of $260 million.
00:07On Tuesday, the English Football League announced Southampton's punishment for the Spygate scandal after the club admitted to spying on
00:14opponents.
00:15The story came to light after championship rivals Middlesbrough noticed a mysterious figure lurking in the bushes ahead of their
00:21playoff semifinal against Southampton.
00:23The person in question was later identified as a member of the Southampton backroom staff and the EFL launched an
00:29investigation.
00:30Southampton have now admitted to breaching the rules and they have been expelled from the playoffs as a result.
00:35This means it is Middlesbrough who will advance to the playoff final despite having lost to Southampton in the semis.
00:41The final will be played this Saturday with Middlesbrough taking on Hull City for a place in the Premier League.
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