Sporting director Spors posts two-word message following Eckert’s FA verdict

Southampton sporting director Johannes Spors publicly supported manager Tonda Eckert by posting the two-word message "Let's go" on LinkedIn. The post followed the Football Association's disciplinary verdict regarding a spying controversy involving Eckert.

Eckert received a six-week ban suspended through the 2027/28 season and a £28,000 fine after admitting to three breaches of FA Rule E3.1. The suspended status allows him to continue managing Southampton, with Spors backing his colleague following the resolution of the case.