David Seaman has stated that Leeds United and Marcelo Bielsa should face no punishment for their role in ‘spygate’, as the controversial incident continues to dominate the news.

Leeds boss Bielsa admitted prior to last Friday’s 2-0 victory over Derby County that he sent a member of staff to spy on the Rams’ training on Thursday, stating it was common practice in other countries.

Since then there have been plenty of opinions on the case, with the EFL releasing a statement yesterday asking for Leeds’ observations on the incident.

Whilst many are looking for the authorities to come down hard on Leeds, Seaman, who progressed through the Elland Road academy, holds a different view, stating this type of thing has been happening for years.

The Yorkshire Evening Post have brought Seaman's thoughts on whether Leeds should be punished, which were aired on talkSPORT: “No, because this has gone on for a long time.

“We knew when we used to play away in Europe that you showed nothing in set-plays. You always got to train in the stadium the night before and you knew there would be people in the ground who would be looking.  

“Even when we were at Arsenal, when we moved training grounds to the one next door to Watford’s (at London Colney) we had massive mounds built to cover the footpath. There were shrubs and trees and everything planted on top so nobody could see into our training ground.

“It’s been going on and you take caution. You make sure that you’re looked after and that people can’t see in.”

‘Spygate’ has dominated the footballing world since Friday, overshadowing an outstanding victory for Bielsa’s side.

Leeds were superior to Derby in every department, sweeping their opponents aside for the second time this season.

Kemar Roofe opened the scoring in the first-half when he dispatched a Jack Clarke cross, with Jack Harrison doubling the lead in the second after more good work from Clarke and Ezgjan Alioski.

The result strengthened Leeds’ place in the automatic promotion race.

The Verdict  

There’s no denying that this topic has divided the footballing world, with the stance that the EFL take sure to cause even more debate.

Seaman openly admits it is something that’s happened before and brushes off the suggestion that Leeds deserve any punishment.

Many will agree with him, many won’t, the incident is just that controversial.

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