Elgin City have suspended first-team manager Allan Hale. The suspension is with immediate effect, pending an ongoing investigation.
The Scottish League 2 club announced the suspension in a website statement. They stated they “will make no further comment until the investigation has concluded”.
Hale’s Tenure at Elgin City
Allan Hale has been in charge of Elgin City since December 2023. He steered Elgin clear of relegation with a sixth-place finish by the end of the season.
The 38-year-old former Fraserburgh player previously managed Highland League clubs Huntly and Keith.
Recent Club Activity
The announcement comes five days after Elgin finished sixth in Scotland’s fourth tier. They ended the season without a win in five outings following a 1-0 home defeat by fifth-placed Stranraer.
The suspension also comes a day after the club announced contract extensions for defender Miko Virtanen and midfielder Brian Cameron. The club also announced the departure of goalkeeper Thomas McHale to Highland club Nairn County after eight years at Borough Briggs, plus the release of six other players.
Elgin City stated they “will make no further comment until the investigation has concluded”.