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

Southampton sporting director Johannes Spors posted a simple two-word message following the conclusion of Tonda Eckert's FA disciplinary hearing.

By Alfie House · Daily Echo

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 2:30 AM

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Southampton sporting director Johannes Spors posted "Let's go" on LinkedIn to support manager Tonda Eckert.
Eckert received a six-week suspended ban and a £28,000 fine for three FA Rule E3.1 breaches.
The suspension is suspended until the end of the 2027/28 campaign, leaving Eckert free to manage Southampton.

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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.

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