I think Middlesbrough can't appeal, but Saints can

Boro can't because they aren't directly involved in the hearing, the case is between the EFL and Southampton. So the EFL can appeal if they aren't happy with the panel's outcome.

Posted By: BungysPie on May 18th 2026 at 10:28:46

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tomorrow could be the day that the initial decision is made over the southampton spy case (Other Football) - Tombs, May 18, 09:14:00
- Play it at Hull’s ground with no away fans (n/m) (Other Football) - Wild Edric, May 18, 12:33:25
  - & they have to start at 3 0 down and wear old trainers without studs (n/m) (Other Football) - paulg, May 18, 13:52:03
- Fine and not allow Southampton to train again before the final, they also have to wear kit (Other Football) - BSE Canary, May 18, 10:35:36
- I think I heard that there is no appeal possible... decision is final. (Other Football) - Pixelman, May 18, 10:18:54
  - I think Middlesbrough can't appeal, but Saints can (Other Football) - BungysPie, May 18, 10:28:46
  - Would they have to sue for damages rather than to overturn the decision? (n/m) (Other Football) - jamesward, May 18, 10:21:02
    - I expect so. (n/m) (Other Football) - Pixelman, May 18, 10:26:40
- There's no way ,IMO, the Saints get banished from the final. (Other Football) - MORDENCANARY, May 18, 10:03:32
  - Irrelevant what influence it had (Other Football) - SCC 28, May 18, 10:09:56
    - And stuff like corner routines, FK routines, pen practice (Other Football) - jamesward, May 18, 10:13:13
      - Given the statistical significance of set piece goals… (n/m) (Other Football) - APB, May 18, 13:09:14
      - Yeah pens a huge one (Other Football) - SCC 28, May 18, 10:34:47
        
        Misread that without my glasses on (n/m) (Other Football) - APB, May 18, 13:08:17
        
        Rofl (n/m) (Other Football) - Knitted Jesus, May 18, 14:51:43
        
        part of the purpose of the punishment must be deterrence (Other Football) - paulg, May 18, 10:44:52
        
        I believe this hearing is about this specific instance of cheating (Other Football) - Under soil heating, May 18, 11:29:45
        
        We've confirmed it's not us (n/m) (Other Football) - jamesward, May 18, 11:57:29
        
        Details (n/m) (Other Football) - Under soil heating, May 18, 12:39:36
        
        How easy is it to spy at Colney? (n/m) (Other Football) - SCC 28, May 18, 12:07:00
        
        Yeah has to be points deduction minimum (Other Football) - SCC 28, May 18, 10:49:21
        
        And that Mail journo said it would be a 'sporting sanction' (n/m) (Other Football) - jamesward, May 18, 10:57:29
        
        I suspect it'll be points, but still feel that's inadequate (Other Football) - paulg, May 18, 11:21:52
- There is no way Saints will get banned from the PO Final (Other Football) - JoeyDeacon, May 18, 09:44:10
  - no part has any respect, grudging or otherwise (Other Football) - paulg, May 18, 09:51:45
    - *no part of me* (n/m) (Other Football) - paulg, May 18, 09:52:05
      - What about the lining of your pancreas? (n/m) (Other Football) - Old Git, May 18, 09:53:54
        
        assuming I've got one - nope. (n/m) (Other Football) - paulg, May 18, 10:03:41
        
        How about your Shatner’s Bassoon? (n/m) (Other Football) - Cellophane Flowers, May 18, 10:42:26
- Prediction: fine, and a points deduction next time they're in the Champ (Other Football) - jamesward, May 18, 09:36:42
  - Yeah I think this will be the way it goes (n/m) (Other Football) - Duck, May 18, 10:38:38
    - Yes. I’ll for 6 points (n/m) (Other Football) - SCC 28, May 18, 10:40:38
      - Should be 12, something that would hurt (Other Football) - jamesward, May 18, 10:43:02
- Is it expected to be the day? (Other Football) - SCC 28, May 18, 09:34:15

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