"Middlesbrough train on the sprawling grounds of Rockliffe Hall in Hurworth-on-Tees, just outside Darlington. But this is not your classic training base, hidden away among trees and walled off from the prying eyes. Rockliffe Hall is also a luxury hotel, spa and golf resort built by Boro owner Steve Gibson. The complex is open to the public. If you want to sneak in and watch Boro training it would appear you do not have to try too hard."
"According to BBC sources, this is what happened late on Thursday morning. Both clubs have been approached for comment. So far Southampton have made no public statements on the matter. The supposed spy, who Boro allege to be a Southampton analyst, is said to have parked at the golf club, then walked a couple of hundred yards down a road which leads to the top of a small hill."
"The training pitches and the golf course are next to each other with just a hedgerow between them. While there have been reports that the so-called spy was found hiding in bushes, the real story is apparently no so dramatic. Sources told the BBC that the accused simply stood at the top of the hill, which slopes down to the training field and gives a clear view overlookin"
Southampton have been accused of spying on Middlesbrough ahead of their Championship play-off semi-final first leg at Riverside Stadium. Middlesbrough train at Rockliffe Hall, a luxury hotel, spa, and golf resort built by owner Steve Gibson, with grounds that are open to the public. BBC sources report that a Southampton analyst allegedly parked at the golf club and walked a short distance to the top of a small hill overlooking the training pitches. The pitches and golf course sit next to each other with only a hedgerow between them, allowing a clear view. Reports of hiding in bushes are described as overstated, with the accused reportedly standing openly to watch training. Both clubs have been approached for comment, and Southampton have made no public statement so far.
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