🚨 BREAKING: Southampton lose appeal in attempt to overturn expulsion from Championship play-off final for spying on opponents. #SaintsFC spot goes to Middlesbrough; #MFC to face Hull City at Wembley on Saturday. By @Dan_Sheldon_@mjshrimper@TheAthleticFC https://t.co/iEkGDXbK7U
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.
Boro fans; here with us tonight at Southampton, at home on Teesside, and around the world. Thank you for your incredible support throughout this season ❤️
Whatever happens with the EFL, that was an incredible effort from our players and supporters - not just today, but this entire season.
With Kim Hellberg in charge, Middlesbrough are onto a bloody good thing. We'll rise again.
#Boro#UTB
Evening #Boro fans, this is Matt - one of your admins. Bit of a different post this, but one close to my heart ❤️
If you've got a minute, I'd love to introduce you to my 2-year-old nephew, Henry... ⤵️ #UTB
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