Championship clubs demand Leeds spygate answers in furious letter to EFL
Eleven teams have asked for the times, dates and reports of every mission conducted by Marcelo Bielsa's staff
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FUMING Championship clubs have demanded full details of Leeds’ spying operation in a letter to the EFL.
Eleven clubs have insisted that the times, dates and reports of every mission conducted by Marcelo Bielsa’s backroom team be provided.
They also want the identity and methods of each spy, as well as any payments made to “third parties” to gain access to training grounds.
The 11 clubs to sign the letter addressed to EFl Chief Shaun Harvey are: Norwich City, Middlesbrough, Derby County, Blackburn Rovers, Brentford, Bristol City, Hull City, Millwall, Nottingham Forest, Preston North End and Swansea City.
The clubs have also demanded that the EFL disclose all documents including any emails, videos, recordings or text messages – as well as if information was obtained from inside sources.
The ‘spygate’ scandal erupted when Derby called the police two weeks ago, complaining that a person was watching their training session with binoculars.
Leeds boss Bielsa confirmed after the 2-0 win over Frank Lampard’s side that he had ordered the spying.
And then last week in an extraordinary press conference, the Argentine delivered a 66-minute presentation in which he admitted to spying on every opponent this season.
The 11 clubs have not called for any sanction such as a point-reduction.
But instead want a “full disclosure” of all material provided by Leeds.
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Both the EFL and FA have launched an investigation but a hefty fine seems the most likely punishment.
Dated 18 January, the letter has asked for answers by Friday.
