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Boro and Hull attempt to disregard ‘weird and crazy’ spygate noise in playoff final
Saints’ self-destruction has left Kim Hellberg and Sergej Jakirovic tantalisingly close to fulfilling their dream in Saturday’s Wembley trip
TL;DR
- Southampton was expelled from the Championship playoffs for attempting to spy on Middlesbrough's training session.
- The disciplinary commission's decision was influenced by a previous 'Canada case' involving spying at the Olympics.
- Middlesbrough's key player Hayden Hackney is expected to return from injury for the playoff final.
- Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic has exceeded expectations, leading his team to the final despite transfer restrictions.
- Both Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg and Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic have faced a 'weird and crazy' fortnight due to the off-field drama.