The EFL independent disciplinary commission has expelled Southampton from the Championship play-offs after the Saints admitted to spying on a training session held by play-off semi-final opponents Middlesbrough.With Middlesbrough now replacing Southampton in Saturday's play-off final against Hull, Boro boss Kim Hellberg has said preparing for the game last-minute has been mentally "very difficult" for his players.Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic said that despite spending the past seven days prepar

The EFL independent disciplinary commission has expelled Southampton from the Championship play-offs after the Saints admitted to spying on a training session held by play-off semi-final opponents Middlesbrough.With Middlesbrough now replacing Southampton in Saturday's play-off final against Hull, Boro boss Kim Hellberg has said preparing for the game last-minute has been mentally "very difficult" for his players.Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic said that despite spending the past seven days preparing to face Southampton in the play-off final, he remains optimistic that his side can beat Middlesbrough.