23 May 2026 22:23:26
Oh well, I suppose we will all feel better when England win the World Cup.

Glad Hull won today, in anyone's book it would have been strange for a team to lose a semi final and then go on to win the final.

I don't suppose the suits on their yachts in Monaco (or wherever) are overly concerned.

1.) 24 May 2026
24 May 2026 06:52:32
Shellshocked-A gross understatement. Dismissal for Tonda and any members implicated.Retain all other Coaching staff who are absolved.

and the Analysts wha may prove very useful in a new leadership(assisting reviewing opposition videos in the correct manner).Apart from potentially ONE MAN destroying the dreams of thousands of faithful Supporters and of course our Players plus the rock solid integrity of Southampton fc, now the findings from the panel have been revealed immediate dismissal of Tonda Eckert is paramount.WHAT NEXT? I truly hope that one man's audacious misdemeanours cannot and will not suppress the true fighting spirit of Supporters of a Legendary Club.Time to regroup- stronger than ever before in our attempt to win the League outright next season.Get in the right Manager( maybe Thomas Frank or Liam Rosenior) providing either would be interested.I truly Urge Saint Miller(whilst I understand how severely bruised you are at the present moment) to reconsider and ultimately change your mind as a truly valued Supporter as your relevant comments(along with others on this Platform)plus your obvious Leadership skills are required at this particular time to form the basis of a strong united Support Group.I too since watching my first Saints game in 1950/51 (albeit in the Dell Chocolate boxes - pushed to the front by kind adult supporters ) am a lifelong fan.What next for me? Perhaps temporarily adopt Fremantle AFL team(who I watched several times when in WA) awaiting the Tasmanian.State Team to be admitted into the Competition and for Southampton FC to get their House in Order.In the meantime all the very best to all of you and keep up the renowned SOUTHAMPTON FIGHTING SPIRIT!

2.) 24 May 2026
24 May 2026 10:20:41
My controversial (not to me I might add) opinion.
So he has other clubs watched to find out formations and fitness of a player.
And??
He was dedicated to this club and I loved the way he had us playing!
The way we played, the goals we scored, the way we defended has absolutely nothing to do with his so called spying.
He had us playing football we loved, we were scoring goals, players improved under him, we played some wonderful exciting football.

Yes we all feel let down but the punishment did not fit the crime, a kangaroo court comprising a person that officially represented Middlesbrough at numerous legal hearings??
Yes he was stupid, naive. a fool. but he wanted us back in the EPL.
The style of football we played, both attacking and defensively was immense, with a very fluid and exciting midfield.
Cheating didn't score that memory of a lifetime goal against City at Wembley,
The goal against Arsenal.
It has been an absolute pleasure to watch the way we play.
think about it.
the style of football under his has been immense!

3.) 24 May 2026
24 May 2026 14:33:43
SHRich2 I respect your opinion regarding Tonda's influence regarding improved standard of play by the team but if the Club overlook him breaking the rules and retain his services I feel that the reception he may receive at away games in particular may have an. adverse effect on the Team.in general.

4.) 24 May 2026
24 May 2026 17:35:29
But there is no such offence in the Premier League
That is my understanding
So basically, it's allowed in the Premier League so it must go on all the time
When Manchester United used to play Saints and in the days when they stayed at botley park country club,
They used to practice at a park in fair oak Saints always had someone watch them someone watch them

The punishment did not fit the crime and even after much thoughtover the matter,
Justice was definitely not fair

For a legal professional to not declare the conflict of interest is against the code of ethics. ironically

5.) 24 May 2026
24 May 2026 19:20:51
On the pitch cheating is a far bigger issue than some geezer with bins (deplorable as that is).

Take today, West Ham were denied a shot at staying up by an abysmal Everton side who didn't bother getting off the bus.

Then take the feigned injuries - a hair out of place and down they go all but dead - then they get up again, miraculously cured.

Then all that pulling and pushing in the box - why don't refs clamp down on it hard rather than invite offenders over for a quiet chat.

I won't even start on diving.

Our game gets worse each passing year - not better.

All in all, try as I might, there is no option IMO other than to sack Tonda and all the other idiots.

In my part of London, where I am about the only Saints fan most Spurs and Arsenal fans know, there is just an air of bemusement about it - they're embarrassed for me. There's no finger pointing - just an attitude of 'how could they be that stupid'.
This isn't going to pass over any time soon - it will leave our fan base confused and divided for the next few years to come - especially if we struggle with a League 1 squad.

As I said, winning the World Cup will put a smile on all our faces.

You've been away a while St John - great to have you back although not in these circumstances.

6.) 25 May 2026
25 May 2026 01:37:35
Southants ALL that improvement and way of playing you mention can literally be highlighted as the result of the spying we have no doubt been doing all season.

I am intrigued by Tonda though i.e. whether he repeat what he did with us, with a weaker and team and without the spying. For that reason I'm probably one of the few fans willing to give him a second chance.

Make no mistake though at least some of that great play you mention WAS down to cheating, the concern is just how much, because if could be most of it.

Time will tell.

7.) 25 May 2026
25 May 2026 06:07:30
As you say, cheating is a part of the modern game, huge result have been through erroneous VAR calls.
Diving for penalties
Claiming the ball struck a defender on the way out for a goal kick when they know it didn't

I am absolutely gutted the way this has turned out
The way he had us playing as brought so much joy to everyone
From who is going to score a goal scoring by so many players

8.) 25 May 2026
25 May 2026 12:19:41
I share a lot of your sentiment SouthHantsRich2. Tonda messed up but he is also a young man from a country where spying is no big deal and he thought we would get a few 100k fine. He cost us promotion but we would not have been near the playoffs without him.

If Sports and Tonda managed to keep some of THB, Leo, Azaz and Jander on board I could tolerate keeping them if no better options found. Though I also agree the baggage and opposition chants could hurt us.

9.) 25 May 2026
25 May 2026 15:17:05
Who gives a damn about chants from opposing fans. when we are smashing goals in for fun, defending like our life depends on it. that's how you answer them.
If I was a saints player, I would say to my team mates. let's go show them we are unbeatable and aim to go another 25 games unbeaten

10.) 25 May 2026
25 May 2026 17:05:09
You are right and that is the spirit.

The manager choice may be out of our hands of course but I think we need to pause and assess our options before pulling the plug.

We are all angry but if Tonda has the resilience and humility to put it right and the manager and fans back him, I will give him a chance at redemption.