Middlesbrough release new statement as Southampton ‘Spygate’ rumbles on

• Middlesbrough have called for Southampton to be removed from the Championship play-offs.
• The demand follows allegations that Southampton spied on Middlesbrough's training session.
• The EFL charged Southampton last Friday for observing the session two days before a play-off semi-final first leg.
• Middlesbrough confirmed they were denied the opportunity to be a party in the independent commission hearing.
• The Teesside club argues the conduct undermines sporting integrity and demands a sporting sanction preventing Southampton from the play-off final.

IN FULL

Middlesbrough call for Southampton to be kicked out of Championship play-offs over spying allegations