The Championship play-off final between Hull City and Southampton could be postponed after the Saints were charged by the EFL over allegedly spying on their semi-final opponents, MiddlesbroughAcun Ilcal has given his verdict on Spygate(Image: Beyza Comert/Anadolu via Getty Images)Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has accused those responsible for Spygate of putting ‘evil’ into the football world. The Tigers are currently due face Southampton in the Championship play-off final at Wembley next Saturday, but the richest game in football is at risk of being postponed.The Saints have been charged by the EFL after it emerged that one of their analysts had spied on Middlesbrough’s training session ahead of their semi-final first leg. Southampton could be kicked out of the play-offs as a result, although an appeal process may force the final to be pushed back to a later date.While Middlesbrough’s players and staff have delayed their summer holidays and will return to training on Monday, Hull chief Ilicali has given his verdict. “I don’t know what the officials will decide,” Ilicali told talkSPORT.”I don’t want to make any statements because it’s something that is being investigated. We don’t know who is involved or who is responsible. At this time, it’s better for me not to comment.”WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football’s greatest tournament – Buy the Special Edition todayREAD MORE: Nicky Butt unleashes on Spygate drama and claims manager ‘should be SACKED on the spot’READ MORE: Southampton boss could face BAN over Spygate saga as Saints delete Wembley ticket infoAsked how he’d feel if someone spied on Hull, the Turkish owner replied: “I would be furious. If everything is completely true and there is zero doubt, I would be furious.”And I would ask this question: How many times has it happened before. I would be very, very angry, of course, if everything is so solid. As a person, I don’t understand why people do things like that.”I always run for justice in my life. But you see many things in life that surprises you, and on this I am surprised too. I know the owners of Southampton – they are good people and I am sure this is nothing to do with them.”But whoever is involved on the technical side, I do not know. Whoever is involved, I think, put the evil in the football world this week.”Should Southampton be kicked out of the play-offs? Have your say in the comments section.Southampton face expulsion from the play-off final (Image: Ed Sykes/Getty Images)On…
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