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Nor paid players we bought with money we didn't have to 'win' a cup... Nor had millions of pounds of HMRC debt conveniently written off... Etc, etc...

Portsmouth Community Football Club supporters giving the Boro Babies a run for their money in the 'Thickest Fans on the Planet" stakes...

SAINTS CEO Phil Parsons has said the club are conducting an internal review in a new statement addressing the EFL charge for alleged spying. Saints have been referred to a disciplinary commission by the EFL following a complaint of unauthorised filming at Middlesbrough's training ground. An initial three-line Saints statement acknowledged the charges and vowed to "fully cooperate", but said they could make no further comment. They are not expected to contest the charge for the incident, which took place on Thursday, two days before the Championship play-off semi-final. While Boro are pushing for the harshest possible sanctions, including play-off expulsion, Saints will attempt to mitigate the circumstances of the breaches. In a new statement, Parsons said: "We would like to provide a brief update regarding the incident reported at Middlesbrough last week. "The club is fully cooperating with the EFL and the Disciplinary Commission, whilst also undertaking an internal review to ensure that all facts and context are properly understood. "Given the intensity of the fixture schedule and the short turnaround between matches, we have requested time to complete that process thoroughly and responsibly. "We understand the discussion and speculation that has followed over recent days, but we also believe it is important that the full context is established before conclusions are drawn. "Having spent a significant amount of time around this football club, I know the character of the people within it. "The togetherness shown by players, staff and supporters throughout this season has been a huge part of the progress we have made, and I am confident that spirit will remain unchanged. "This season has represented another important step forward for the football club. "While we know there is still more work ahead of us, and we are not yet where we ultimately want to be, the unity shown during challenging moments has continued to define Southampton Football Club. "The support from our fans throughout the season has once again been exceptional, and everyone connected with the club remains fully committed to building long-term success in the right way. "Dragan Solak continues to support the club financially, and we remain proud to have stayed competitive while operating within financial regulations, something that is important for the long-term stability of the club. "Our focus now turns fully to this evening’s game. This is the time for all of us to get behind the team and create another special atmosphere at St Mary’s."

Congratulations sir! Do we get an invite?

How about we take a lead from the Boro Babies and start spitting out our dummies and throwing our toys out of our prams in protest...?

Is Dragan still worth that, given he was ousted last year from the company upon which his wealth was founded?

There was, of sorts... They were found guilty of breaching rule / regulation 3.4...

Surely, attempting to influence the outcome of an independent investigation is also in breach of EFL Regulation 3.4 ... "Clubs to act towards each other with the utmost good faith ...?

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Moving on...

Spurs 1 Leeds 1 FT

Not given

Spurs penalty appeal...

Leeds hit the woodwork!

Leeds not getting a sniff in added time

13 added minutes at Spurs...!!

Best get sussing out the best vantage points around Hull's training ground then...

Could be, although I don't recall him being this quiet in the lead up to a major match before...

Hull score!!

Yep... Adam Blackmore not tweeted anything for two days... Make of that what you will...

Hull go close at the start of the second half

Just wait until they start spying on eachother....

Spurs 0 Leeds 0 HT

Millwall 0 Hull 0 HT

Hold the front page! It turns out not all Middlesbrough fans are as thick as mince...