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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Damian Spellman

Middlesbrough boss reveals how he has been affected by ‘Spygate’ controversy

  • Middlesbrough will face Hull City in the Championship play-off final after being reinstated following an extraordinary 'Spygate' controversy .
  • Southampton were excluded from the competition after an independent commission ruled their staff breached EFL rules by observing Middlesbrough's training sessions.
  • The decision, which saw Southampton's subsequent appeal dismissed, propelled Middlesbrough into the showpiece event despite their initial semi-final defeat.
  • Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg revealed he has not slept for a week and a half due to the intense situation, which has a £200 million reward at stake.
  • Hellberg expressed sympathy for affected fans and players, and faces challenges with his squad's fitness and mental state ahead of the Wembley final.

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