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Middlesbrough suspect Southampton analyst of spying on training in runup to playoffs
Individual seen in bushes was confronted on Thursday

TL;DR
- Middlesbrough suspects a Southampton analyst of spying on their training session.
- The incident allegedly occurred on Thursday morning at Rockliffe Park.
- Middlesbrough has reported the matter to the English Football League (EFL).
- The EFL is investigating the alleged misconduct and has requested observations from Southampton.
- The alleged spying is seen as a repeat of the 2019 Marcelo Bielsa 'spygate' affair.
- The individual reportedly refused to identify himself when confronted.
- This incident adds spice before the playoff semi-final first leg on Saturday.