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Middlesbrough 0-0 Southampton: Saints boss Tonda Eckert walks out of post-match press conference after refusing to answer 'spygate' questions

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Southampton manager Tonda Eckert walked out of a tetchy post-match press conference following his side's 0-0 draw with Middlesbrough after refusing to answer questions related to 'spygate.'

Southampton were charged with a breach of EFL regulations after a member of staff was alleged to have spied on Middlesbrough's training ahead of their play-off tie.

Sky Sports News understands Boro staff spotted a man taking pictures and videos of training and approached him.

He was asked to delete them, provide his identity and his intentions for being there, at which point he is said to have fled to a nearby indoor part of the training complex.

Eckert faced multiple questions on the situation but refused to answer beyond the club statement last night.

The club press officer stepped in and said they will not be answering any more questions unless they were about Tuesday's second leg. When the next question about 'spygate' landed, they walked out together.

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