Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg has expressed his astonishment and anger following an alleged "spygate" incident involving Southampton, accusing their Championship play-off rivals of a brazen attempt to "cheat". The controversy overshadowed Saturday’s goalless semi-final first leg at the Riverside Stadium, with Hellberg eagerly awaiting the EFL’s decision on potential sanctions. The build-up to the crucial play-off fixture was dominated by reports that Middlesbrough had accused Southampton of sending an individual to snoop on their training session on Thursday. Boro promptly reported the incident to the EFL, which subsequently charged Southampton for breaching regulations on the eve of the match. Despite the engrossing 0-0 draw, the events preceding the game were the primary focus of the post-match press conference. Hellberg did not mince words, stating: "It’s a weird situation. Couldn’t believe my eyes or ears when heard it, couldn’t believe it when someone told me for the second time or the third.…