James Howard

General Manager - Stratford Oaks Golf Club

[EFL Communications @EFL_Comms]

A League Arbitration Panel has today dismissed Southampton Football Club’s appeal against the Independent Disciplinary Commission’s decision in respect of breaches of EFL Regulations.

As a result, the original sanction remains in force. Southampton’s expulsion from the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs stands, alongside the four-point deduction to be applied to the Club’s 2026/27 Championship record and the reprimand in respect of all charges. In accordance with EFL Regulations, the decision of the League Arbitration Panel is final.

Following the conclusion of the proceedings, the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final between Hull City and Middlesbrough is confirmed as taking place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 23 May, kicking off at 3.30pm.

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[Boropolis @Boropolis]

Good evening, #SaintsFC supporters.

[EFL Communications @EFL_Comms]

An Independent Disciplinary Commission has today expelled Southampton from the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs after the Club admitted to multiple breaches of EFL Regulations related to the unauthorised filming of other Clubs’ training.

In addition, the Club has received a four-point deduction that will be applied to the 2026/27 Championship table.

The effect of today’s order is that Middlesbrough are reinstated into the 2026 Play-Offs and will proceed to the Play-Off Final against Hull City. The final remains scheduled for Saturday 23 May, with the kick-off time to be confirmed.

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[Middlesbrough FC @Boro]

A statement from MFC:

Middlesbrough Football Club welcomes the outcome of today’s Disciplinary Commission hearing.

We believe this sends out a clear message for the future of our game regarding sporting integrity and conduct.

As a club, we are now focused on our game against Hull City at Wembley on Saturday.

Ticket information for our supporters will be available shortly.

[Sky Bet Championship @SkyBetChamp]

🏆Introducing the @SkyBet Championship Player and Manager of the Month winners for January! 👏

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#EFL | #SkyBetChampionship

[Sky Bet Championship @SkyBetChamp]

📈 There's a new name at the top of the #SkyBetChampionship tonight! 🔴

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[James Cleaver @wilsoncleaver]

Great set up from the team this morning as we host this year's Avon League Finals. Half the shift done in the dark which is new to most of them. Hats of to the team. #golf #greenkeeping

[The Boro Breakdown Podcast @Boro_Breakdown]

Our American Boy. 🇺🇸

[James Cleaver @wilsoncleaver]

A few areas still struggling on fairways but for the most part they are bouncing back well. Fairway overseed coming up with a custom mix after a visit from Matt Gresty from dlf seeds and @SamSweetzer identifying what has come through well.

[James Howard @james_howard25]

Another step forward for us at Stratford Oaks. Turf nursery on the way! ⛳️

[James Cleaver @wilsoncleaver]

Nice in house project for us. Irrigation all installed and ready for us to start building our own turf nurseries to use for our projects over the next few years.

[James Cleaver @wilsoncleaver]

Great set up today from the team for club championships R1. Weather played ball and the rain held off for us. #golf #greenkeeping #turf

[James Cleaver @wilsoncleaver]

Projects keep coming from the team. A new path for the 11th tee. Topping to be laid next week. And then on to the next 👌

[James Cleaver @wilsoncleaver]

Water taking a pounding at the moment. Switched to a lower rate but bi-weekly wetting agent programme for now to keep things a bit tighter with moisture control.
#golf #greenkeeping

[James Howard @james_howard25]

@joeltadman Move the ball up in your stance Joel! Naturally gets the path moving more left. Hope you’re well!

[James Cleaver @wilsoncleaver]

Course in a good shape ready for the bank holiday week. Fairways praying for rain at the moment!! #golf #greenkeeping

[James Cleaver @wilsoncleaver]

Productive week from the team. Midweek rain was a blessing 😂. Another 4 of the new bunkers in play. Mini drought has caused a few issues around them with turf struggling but we are getting there. #golf #greenkeeping

[Rory McIlroy @McIlroyRory]

Never give up on your dreams. Keep coming back. Keep working hard.

[No Laying Up @NoLayingUp]

Replay of Rory into 15

[James Howard @james_howard25]

@BillDonald1 @Hot_Chip Fantastic news Bill, congrats! Still enjoying the podcast and have had a re listen to some of those amazing stories again! 8 months in here and loving General Manager life. Taken plenty of advice from the podcast and working on implementing it in the day to day here!

[Boropolis @Boropolis]

𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘𝐒! ✨

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