Elgin dismiss manager Hale for 'gross misconduct'
Elgin City has dismissed manager Allan Hale following a finding of gross misconduct. Hale had been in charge since December 2023 and was suspended earlier this month. The club has appointed assistant Stefan Laird as acting manager after concluding an internal investigation.
- ▪Elgin City dismissed manager Allan Hale with immediate effect after a finding of gross misconduct.
- ▪Hale's suspension occurred after the team finished sixth in Scotland's fourth tier.
- ▪Stefan Laird has been promoted to acting manager following Hale's dismissal.
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