Summary

  • Tonda Eckert speaks to media after being handed a suspended six-week ban for role in Spygate scandal

  • Press conference held before Southampton host rivals Portsmouth on Sunday

  • Eckert said scandal had 'changed his life' and admitted he 'made a mistake'

  • Eckert also given £28,000 fine on Wednesday

Live Reporting

Ben Ashton

  1. Eckert set to face press

    Southampton v Portsmouth (Sun, 12:00 BST)

    Tonda Eckert wearing a navy blue jacket and navy blue zip-up topShutterstock

    Southampton manager Tonda Eckert was given a suspended ban by the FA for his role in the Spygate scandal on Wednesday, meaning he is free to continue in his role at the club.

    The 33-year-old is set to speak to the media for the first time this afternoon since the verdict was delivered.

    Saints take on local rivals Portsmouth in the South Coast derby in the Championship on Sunday - and crucially it means Eckert will be in the dugout at St Mary’s.

    Join us for Eckert’s press conference shortly.