Industry expert: Eckert 'should be sacked' as boss could be 'threatening' Southampton owners

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We’re also not aware of the actual evidence.Tonda Eckert’s statsGamesWonDrawnLostWin %Southampton38248663%“There’s been talk about texts and messages from him going all the way down to the analysts. “I’m afraid it’ll be difficult for him.

And therefore, I’m afraid he may have to pay the penalty. And is he threatening that sort of situation to say, ‘It wasn’t just me, I’ve got proof that people above me knew as well’?

“All those things will come out, and that’s probably one of the reasons that everybody’s got to be very clear on the facts because there will be employment ramifications there in terms of lawsuits. It’s a difficult one, but you’ve got to say they’ve brought it on themselves.”The PFA could get involved on behalf of Saints starsAfter being booted out of the Championship play-offs and being handed a four-point deduction ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, Mick Brown told Football Insider that the PFA are set to be involved.The players have missed out on bonuses due to their manager’s actions, and this could result in multiple stars taking legal action, as well as possibly eyeing moves away from St Mary’s Stadium.Any decisions are likely to be made after the FA’s probe into the situation, and given that the Saints have already been punished, the drama is unlikely to stop any time soon.The club have admitted to spying on Oxford United and Ipswich as well as Boro, so the punishments could become even more severe, and all fingers are currently being pointed at Eckert in the fallout. 😇 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Saints Insider Access Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the South Coast.