Rob Edwards ready to take charge of Southampton if Eckert receives lengthy ban — Sky Sports News

Rob Edwards is ready to consider the possibility of taking charge of Southampton if the club's head coach Tonda Eckert is banned for a lengthy period. This was reported by Sky Sports News, citing its own sources.

Hearing in Eckert's case

Eckert has been charged by the FA in connection with an incident described in the report as Spygate 2.0, which occurred last season. A hearing in the case took place on Thursday, with a decision expected during the current international break.

Southampton fully support the German specialist and insist that they expect him to continue in his role as head coach. According to Sky Sports News, the club hope for a suspended punishment or a minimal period of suspension.

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Possible options for the club

If Eckert is sidelined for a short period, his assistant Ben Garner could temporarily take charge of the team. He has coaching experience with Swindon and Charlton.

At the same time, Southampton have long held Edwards in high regard, and Sky Sports News sources indicate that the club could approach him if Eckert's ban is significant. Edwards left Middlesbrough, which was the subject of the aforementioned spying incident, last season to work at Wolverhampton, but was dismissed after the team were relegated from the Premier League.