In a sudden move at Borough Briggs, Elgin City has announced the immediate suspension of first-team manager Allan Hale. The League Two side confirmed the news on Thursday morning through a brief social media statement.
The club’s communication, totaling just 36 words, explained that the 38-year-old has been relieved of his duties while an internal investigation is conducted. Officials added that they will remain silent on the specifics of the situation until the process has reached a conclusion.
Brief Statement from the Club
The official notice from Elgin City read:
“Elgin City Football Club can confirm that the 1st team manager has been suspended from his duties with immediate effect, pending an ongoing investigation. The club will make no further comment until the investigation has concluded.”
Hale’s Tenure at Borough Briggs
Allan Hale arrived at Elgin in December 2023 following managerial roles at Maud and Fraserburgh. He took the reins during a turbulent period for the Moray club after the short-lived tenures of Barry Smith and Ross Draper.
Hale is credited with stabilizing the team and steering them away from the threat of relegation in his first season. Under his guidance, the club reached the League Two play-offs during the 2024/25 campaign and enjoyed a high-profile Scottish Cup tie against Aberdeen.Recent Performance
Elgin City concluded their current season in sixth place within the Scottish fourth tier. While they were contenders for a top-four finish earlier in the year, their momentum slowed as the schedule wound down. Their final outing of the season was a narrow 1-0 loss to Stranraer this past Saturday.
Hale has overseen a total of 121 matches during his time with the Black and White. The club has not yet provided a timeline for the investigation or indicated who will take charge of first-team affairs in the interim.