Eckert given Saints' owner's backing as head coach apologises for Spygate scandal

Tonda Eckert has taken full responsibility "for everything that happened" in the Spygate scandal, apologising to players, staff and supporters - but he will remain as Southampton head coach after recieving back from chairman Dragon Solak.

In a statement, Eckert said: "For everything that's happened, I do want to apologise and I hold my hand up because as a head coach I am responsible. I am responsible for everything that has happened in this football club.