Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has spoken candidly about the personal toll of the Spygate scandal, revealing that he required police protection and received threats in the aftermath of the controversy that saw the club expelled from the Championship play-offs.

In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports' Mark McAdam, Eckert detailed the difficulties he has had to navigate since the fallout from the scandal — one of the most dramatic episodes in recent English football history.

The Southampton boss described the period following the expulsion as deeply challenging, both professionally and personally, as the scandal drew intense scrutiny onto the club and those at its helm.