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Danny Ings News / Saints Marching / October 10
Fit again Southampton star will be aiming to be Tonda Eckert's own Danny Ings
Tonda Eckert has been handed several injury boosts ahead of the South Coast Derby. Heading into Southampton's first match back since the international break concluded in the Championship, Eckert would have been worried that he wouldn't be able to call upon Cyle Larin and Daniel Peretz, who both picked up niggles on international duty.
Soccer News / Saints Marching / October 9
The Southampton duo who will relish Sunday’s derby clash against hated rivals Portsmouth
Things are looking up for Southampton after head coach Tonda Eckert was reprimanded, given a suspended ban and a fine for his involvement in observing opposition training sessions last season.
Southampton News / Saints Marching / October 9
Southampton should offer Tonda Eckert new contract following end of Spygate saga
In November 2025, Southampton turned to Under-21s boss Tonda Eckert following the sacking of Will Still. Little did they know how significant an appointment that would turn out to be.
Southampton News / Goal.com / October 9
Tonda Eckert hits back at critics with blunt response after escaping touchline ban for Southampton Spygate scandal
The Football Association handed Eckert a six-week suspended ban and a £28,000 fine for his role in authorising the spying of opponents. This punishment means the 33-year-old will only face a touchline suspension if he commits a similar offence before the end of the 2027-28 campaign.
Southampton News / Saints Marching / October 8
Southampton must now focus on closing Championship gap as Tonda Eckert cloud lifts
Southampton's Spygate nightmare, which started back in May, has finally been put to bed. It has been an agonising wait to work out what Tonda Eckert's individual fate would be for his involvement in the Spygate drama earlier this year.
Soccer News / Saints Marching / October 8
Southampton will be doubly determined for Portsmouth clash following Tonda Eckert ruling
Southampton vs Portsmouth needs no introduction as a feisty clash between two sworn enemies. Indeed, around 15 miles is all that separates the Saints from their South Coast enemies, when it comes to geography, and over the years, they've butted heads during some very entertaining matches.
Soccer News / Saints Marching / October 8
EFL pundit left flabbergasted as Tonda Eckert avoids lengthy Southampton ban
The wider footballing world was expecting that Tonda Eckert would receive a lengthy ban as Southampton boss for his involvement in Spygate. The German
Southampton News / Saints Marching / October 7
FA documents reveal Southampton boss Tonda Eckert did not organise one spying incident
As part of the charges against him, Tonda Eckert allegedly organised three incidents of spying - on Middlesbrough, Oxford United and Ipswich Town. However, the FA see otherwise.
Southampton News / Saints Marching / October 7
Dragan Solak takes swipe at EFL as Saints Spygate saga ends with “positive” experience
Finally, Southampton fans can breathe again. Tonda Eckert is a free man, despite a several-month-long FA investigation into his conduct last season. The
Southampton News / Saints Marching / October 7
Let off the hook? Tonda Eckert can now move on as Southampton suspension has been revealed
Just like that, Tonda Eckert's fate has now been revealed. For those worrying he would be given a six-month ban for his involvement in Spygate will be
Southampton News / Saints Marching / October 7
Tonda Eckert handed a suspended six-week ban
Eckert had previously admitted to all three breaches of rule E3.1, involving spying on Oxford United, Ipswich Town, and Middlesbrough. The hearing was never about whether he did it but what the consequence would be.
Soccer News / Saints Marching / October 7
Three vital players are in doubt for Southampton’s clash against rivals Portsmouth
As an extended three-week international break finally edges towards an end, Southampton can really turn their immediate attention to the South Coast derby.
Soccer News / Goal.com / October 7
Despite the spying scandal: how did the Southampton manager escape the English FA's guillotine?
He escaped the sack Southampton breathed a sigh of relief after a historic decision by the English Football Association, which allowed their young German manager Tonda Eckert to keep his job despite his involvement in one of the biggest spying scandals in English football.
Soccer News / Goal.com / October 7
Espionage scandal: Southampton coach Tonda Eckert’s punishment has been decided
The German team manager Tonda Eckert has been given a six-week suspended ban and fined around €33,000 over his role in the "Spygate" scandal involving Southampton FC.
Southampton News / Goal.com / October 7
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert receives a suspended six-week ban following the Spygate scandal investigation
Eckert will not face an immediate ban from the touchline, as his six-week suspension is suspended until the end of the 2027-28 season, according to The Athletic.
Soccer News / Saints Marching / October 6
This journalist is backing one particular Southampton star to blow away Portsmouth
Southampton fans will be eagerly counting down the days now until the latest instalment of the South Coast Derby kicks off. Amazingly, with how long the international break has been, it'll have been basically a month since the Saints last played in front of their die-hard home fans at St.
Soccer News / Saints Marching / October 6
Southampton must silence Portsmouth's own Finn Azaz to secure South Coast Derby win
Finn Azaz has had a quiet international break playing here and there for the Republic of Ireland. He remains stuck on just one goal for his nation from 16 caps, having failed to score against Kosovo and Austria from two 90 minute runouts.
Southampton News / Goal.com / October 6
UEFA launch disciplinary probe into alleged spitting incident during Ireland vs Israel clash
UEFA has opened a formal investigation into an alleged spitting incident during the Republic of Ireland’s 1-1 Nations League draw against Israel. The governing body confirmed on Monday that a disciplinary inspector will examine official reports from the match played behind closed doors in Backa Topola, Serbia.
Cyle Larin News / Saints Marching / October 6
Cyle Larin injury scare blown out of proportion ahead of Southampton vs Portsmouth
The three-week international break is nearly over. All the Nations League action, and the friendly contests taking place over this break are now coming to a close, with Southampton star Kuryu Matsuki winning his second senior Japan cap against New Zealand recently, when being introduced into the game late on.
Southampton News / Saints Marching / October 5
Southampton vs Portsmouth is too big a match for this FA silence to continue
Southampton are preparing to face their South Coast foes Portsmouth this approaching Sunday in Championship action with a gigantic elephant remaining in the room.
John Terry News / Caught Offside / October 2
John Terry chooses 'clear favourites' between Arsenal and Man City for title race
John Terry has admitted Arsenal are his pick to win the Premier League this season, even if the former Chelsea captain clearly does not enjoy saying it.
Soccer News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Ireland vs. Austria Lineups, Live Stream, TV Channels, How & Where to Watch UEFA Nations League
The Republic of Ireland welcome Austria to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin today, Thursday, October 1, in Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League. Kickoff is at 7:45 p.m.
Southampton News / Caught Offside / September 26
'I strongly believe…' – Ireland goalkeeper releases statement on decision to boycott Israel game
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has released a statement explaining his decision not to play for his country in tomorrow night’s game against Israel.
Southampton News / Athlon Sports / September 8
How & Where to Watch Porto vs. Manchester City: Start Time, Live Streaming and TV Channels for Champions League Match
The 2026-27 Champions League kicks off today as Manchester City visits FC Porto for a league-phase matchup. Both clubs enter the opening matchday with perfect records in their respective domestic leagues.
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