“Spygate” has been a massive talking point over the past week.
Marcelo Bielsa’s methods of sending spies to training grounds to watch opponents has certainly raised some eyebrows and split opinion. Here is what other Championship manager’s have had to say on it today-
Nigel Adkins, Hull City
Adkins’ in-form Tigers recorded an impressive 2-0 away win at Elland Road at the end of December, he said this today in his press conference, as per Hull Live, “I haven’t done it. I haven’t been down to watch opposition and I’ve not sent anyone to watch the opposition training. We go watch them play. If that’s his preference that’s his preference”.
Chris Wilder, Sheffield United
His Blades’ side are battling with the Whites for promotion, he told the Sheffield Star: “Is it ethical? Possibly not. Is it something we would do? No. But there are other parts of the game that upset me more, parts that aren’t being addressed”.
Garry Monk, Birmingham City
The former Leeds boss admitted: “It’s not the right thing to do, it’s not ethical. I suppose it’s more disappointing to hear something like that from such an experienced manager and such a world class manager as he is“, as per Leeds Live.
Tony Mowbray, Blackburn Rovers
The Rovers’ boss hasn’t been impressed by Bielsa’s actions, as reported by The72 earlier today: “I’m pretty conscious of not becoming a mouthpiece on it, but I have been disappointed that a lot of ex-players have de-valued it and laughed it off as if it’s commonplace“.
Graham Potter, Swansea City
He seemed to have no problems at all with it, as reported by Wales Online: “I have no problem with it. I know it’s a polarising subject and great for the media. But if someone has the resources and they want to use them to get in a car then watch us train, it’s not something I’m too bothered about”.