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TONDA’S BELIEF IN BANNED DOWNES

CHAMPIONSHIP
By Chris Dunlavy

SOUTHAMPTON boss Tonda Eckert had defended Flynn Downes after the midfielder was handed a three-match ban for violent conduct.
Downes, 27, collided with striker Liam Cullen during Saints’ 2-1 win over Swansea last week.
Match referee Ollie Langford awarded a free-kick and took no further action, but the incident was referred to a disciplinary panel after video footage appeared to show Downes throwing an elbow into Cullen’s face.
Former Swan Downes missed yesterday’s FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City and will sit out the rest of...

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