Leeds fined £200,000 over 'Spygate' but won't face a points deduction

Leeds United have escaped with a £200,000 fine for spying on the training sessions of their opponents, avoiding a points deduction despite the planned introduction of a new regulation banning such activity. Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds have been fined £200,000 for their actions over 'Spygate' EFL Chief Executive Shaun Harvey believes the sanctions will act a deterrent in the future However while they were publicly reprimanded by both the EFL and the Football Association, a fine has been considered sufficient on this occasion. A statement from the EFL said that Leeds' conduct 'fell significantly short of the standards expected' and 'must not be repeated', with outgoing chief executive Shaun Harvey - who joined the EFL from Leeds - adding: 'The sanctions imposed highlight how actions such as this cannot be condoned and act as a clear deterrent should any club seek to undertake poor conduct in the future. In a press conference Bielsa revealed the extraordinary amount of analysis that he conducts A statement from the FA said: 'The FA has on this occasion decided to conclude this matter by issuing formal warnings against Leeds United FC, Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa and a club video analyst.