Elgin dismiss manager Hale for 'gross misconduct'

Allan Hale had been in charge of Elgin City since December 2023 [SNS] Elgin City have dismissed manager Allan Hale "with immediate effect after a finding of gross misconduct". The club had promoted assistant Stefan Laird to acting manager on 11 May, four days after suspending Hale. And the Scottish League 2 club said on Friday: "Following the conclusion of an internal investigation conducted in accordance with the clubs policies and procedures, we can confirm that the men's first-team manager has been dismissed with immediate effect after a finding of gross misconduct.

" Hale's suspension came after Elgin finished sixth in Scotland's fourth tier. He took charge in December 2023. The 38-year-old former Fraserburgh player previously managed Highland League clubs Huntly and Keith.