BBC · Dec 1, 2016
Southampton close Black investigation
Eric Black was caretaker manager of Aston Villa before joining Southampton in JuneSouthampton have concluded there is "no evidence" to support allegations of wrongdoing made by a newspaper against its assistant manager Eric Black.
The Daily Telegraph claimed Black had advised undercover reporters how to bribe officials at other clubs.
During an internal investigation, Southampton requested the Telegraph provide them with evidence.
In a statement, it said: "There is no evidence of any wrongdoing, as such the club now considers the matter closed."
Black, 54, joined the Premier League club in June as assistant to manager Claude Puel.