Andy Mintram

Charlie's Dad. NHS GP Business Manager, #Saintsfc sufferer. Opinions my own.

[Andy Mintram @AndyMintram]

@AdamBlackmore It could mean that the club provided what Eckert or others told them, so possibly not a known lie. This is why the independent investigation is so crucial to determine who was responsible and if this is an issue of organisational culture as well as individual bad judgment.

[Andy Mintram @AndyMintram]

@sam__joseph Yes, unfortunately it is undoubtedly. But I would hope those who lead are able to detach from the theatre to support meaningful change.

But then again, we all have Infantino and FIFA to look up to so maybe not...!

[Andy Mintram @AndyMintram]

Great article. #saintsfc

[Not The Top 20 Pod @NTT20Pod]

Opinion: Spygate gave football the villain it wanted.

💬Southampton cheated and deserved punishment. But if football has found moral certainty here, Saints fans are entitled to ask where that urgency goes next.

@sam__joseph writing for https://t.co/ZPKhpL4HM5.

Link below

[Andy Mintram @AndyMintram]

This is the first good thing I've seen about this, that we have brought in an external, independent investigation. A very small step in the right direction. #saintsfc

[Alfie House @AlfieHouseEcho]

Saints hired external firm to complete a thorough investigation at the club when spying allegations were first made by Middlesbrough.

Interesting days ahead. Season over so taking emotion out, club not in rush. I think feelings of the players will be key in decisions.

#SaintsFC

[Andy Mintram @AndyMintram]

@AdamBlackmore Agreed. We need action and if we don't get it, we should consider boycott or other action. https://t.co/DOoKzAlDuu

[Andy Mintram @AndyMintram]

@AdamBlackmore https://t.co/DOoKzAlDuu

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@AlfieHouseEcho https://t.co/DOoKzAlDuu

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@SouthamptonFC https://t.co/DOoKzAlDuu

[Andy Mintram @AndyMintram]

@phil6b @AdamBlackmore Definitely not. Feels like a token apology so they could explain their appeal grounds. I don't actually disagree with their position on that but it's a separate (arguably commercially focused) thing for me, and the handling of it and lessons are more important to fans.

[Andy Mintram @AndyMintram]

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[Andy Mintram @AndyMintram]

#Saintsfc fans... We don't have much power but we must try to hold our leadership to account. If you agree, please sign and share. https://t.co/DOoKzAlDuu

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[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

At some point, those running Southampton are going to have show proper accountability and some humility. Apologise to their fans, and reimburse them their Wembley expenses. Apologise to the clubs they spied on. And take their medicine. Then clear out those who sanctioned the spying. Only then can Southampton start rebuilding their damaged reputation.

They may well be waiting until after the appeal before making a statement and a proper show of contrition. But extended silence simply deepens the stain on the club's reputation. (Even a holding statement would have been something). It's not fair on their fans, the ones who will still be there long after current coaches, players, sporting directors and owners have moved on.

Southampton were traditionally one of the most-respected clubs in the game. Good support, developed players, attractive football. Saints. Not now. Not until there’s full accountability, publicly. Silence only adds to the shame. Pity. Good club but badly led on this. #SaintsFC

[Andy Mintram @AndyMintram]

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#Saintsfc fans... We don't have much power but we must try to hold our leadership to account. If you agree, please sign and share. https://t.co/DOoKzAlDuu

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@FourFourStu78 @SouthamptonFC https://t.co/1HBqfMYSrz

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[Ali Johnson ⚽️🔴⚪️ @allssfc72]

Hold Southampton FC leadership accountable for 'Spygate' - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/OyKUsmBS8j via @UKChange