Inside Sport newsletter: Get an expert guide to the biggest moments shaping the world of sport Get our free Inside Sport newsletter Get our free Inside Sport newsletter Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeSouthampton's sporting director has indicated the club is prepared for a potential Football Association ban for manager Tonda Eckert after the 'Spygate' scandal, while still hoping for a positive resolution. Eckert accepted full responsibility for the affair, a position publicly backed by Southampton owner Dragan Solak. “The FA have listened to Tonda well, they’ve listened to everybody involved. Parsons and Spors spoke alongside Eckert at Southampton’s annual BBC Radio Solent Fans’ Forum, where ‘Spygate’ naturally dominated the agenda.