Southampton

  1. Victor Udoh in action for Royal Antwerp in 2024

  3. Hull City owner Acun Ilicali being interviewed outside Wembley Stadium, wearing a black t-shirt. Crowds on Olympic Way can be seen behind him.

  4. A picture of a Southampton employee holding a photo next to a tree at Middlesbrough's training ground

  5. Ian Mcauley looking at the camera during an interview. He is sitting in what looks like a hotel room. He is wearing a Southampton Tshirt.

  6. James Parsons, a man with short hair and stubble, is pictured in front of a football ground with a large red bull insignia - the symbol for energy drink Red Bull.

  7. A Chelsea player has control of the ball while a Middlesbrough player attempts to slide tackle him

  8. Southampton manager Tonda Eckert in blue coat and black zip-up top

  9. Harwood-Bellis regretful of spying taunt

    Taylor Harwood-Bellis applauds the Southampton supporters Getty Images

    Taylor Harwood-Bellis appeared to mimic a pair of binoculars at Middlesbrough players

    Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis has admitted he regrets taunting Middlesbrough players after his side scored a winner in the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final.

    After Shea Charles scored in extra-time to - at the time - send Saints through to Wembley, Harwood-Bellis was seen mimicking a pair of binoculars with his hands in the direction of Boro's Aidan Morris.

    Southampton would later be removed from the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs, including Boro, during the Championship campaign and post-season.

    "As players, we are absolutely gutted, disappointed, and heartbroken that it's come to this," Harwood-Bellis posted on his Instagram account.

    "We worked so hard as a group to provide the football that you fans deserve. For those of us involved in the relegation, it only fuelled our comeback.

    "I'd also like to put on record that, had I known the severity of the situation, I would never have done what I did on the pitch.

    "In the moment, it was meant as a bit of fun in a situation that we as players were not informed about."

    Following the EFL's dismissal of Southampton's appeal against the rulings, they will remain a Championship side and play next season in the second tier, with a four-point deduction on top.

    Harwood-Bellis has been a key player for Eckert's side this season, returning to his form of two years ago under Russell Martin after a tough campaign in the Premier League.

    The 24-year-old made 48 appearances across all competitions, scoring seven goals and assisting three.

    "As fans, you've been unbelievable, our unbeaten run was driven by your passionate support," he added.

    "We didn't start the season strongly, yet you still stood by us and believed in every single one of us.

    "We can be proud that we battled through a tough Championship season together, and I'll always be grateful for the support you gave us every step of the way."

  10. A man in a black coat stands behind a tree and a fence. He is partially obscured. The man is raising a smartphone and filming.

  11. Tonda Eckert, head coach of Southampton, on the touchline in blue club coat during the Championship play-off semi-final second leg match between Southampton and Middlesbrough at St Mary's Stadium

  12. Two Swindon Town FC players stood in red T-shirts and holding cup

  13. An exterior view of St Mary's Stadium in Southampton

  14. Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic during his side's play-off semi-final win at Millwall

  15. Southampton FC corner flag

  16. Watch back - Southampton spygate special

    BBC Radio Solent Sport - Southampton FC special

    Watch a special programme by BBC Radio Solent, bringing you reaction and talking points around the story of Southampton being kicked out of the Championship play-off final for spying.

    Jono Holmes is joined by Adam Blackmore, former Southampton forward Jo Tessem and fan Nick Illingsworth to unpack the Spygate saga.

    Since this show Southampton have had their appeal rejected by the EFL, and will no longer play in the play-off final this weekend.

    Read more about it here.

  17. Leo Scienza wearing his red and white Southampton shirt

  18. Man films from behind a tree

  19. A man in a dark jacket and blue jeans stands partially concealed by a tree trunk and holds a phone up in two hands as if filming and has a white earphone in his right ear

  20. A Southampton corner flag at St Mary's Stadium

  21. A Middlesbrough fan in the stands celebrates following the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield in february. He is holding a red and white scarf with Boro written across it and the club's crest. He is surrounded by other smiling and clapping fans.

  22. Mohamed Belloumi and Oliver McBurnie of Hull City celebrate at full time following the team's victory in the Championship play off semi-final second leg match against Millwall. They are joined by other players and all are wearing orange football shirts.

  23. Tonda Eckert looks to the right frame frowning. He is wearing a shite shirt, navy blue zippered top, and blue puffer jacket.

  24. Ipswich Town's Jaden Philogene, wearing blue shirt, white shorts and blue socks, controls the ball with his left foot while being pursued by Southampton's James Bree, wearing a red and white striped shirt, black shorts and white socks.

  25. Katie Gornall at Middlesbrough's training ground behind a tree

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