Elgin suspends manager Allan Hale amid investigation in 2026

Elgin City have suspended their first-team manager Allan Hale immediately while an investigation is ongoing.

Manager suspended with immediate effect Elgin City have announced the suspension of first-team manager Allan Hale, effective immediately, pending an ongoing investigation. The League 2 club made the announcement via a statement on their official website. They added that no further comments will be provided until the investigation reaches its conclusion. The move follows a challenging end to the season for the club. ## Recent team performance and results The decision comes five days after Elgin finished sixth in Scotland's fourth tier. The club ended the season without a win in their last five matches, including a 1-0 home loss to Stranraer, who were placed fifth in the league. This poor run followed a sixth-place finish that secured their position in League 2. Allan Hale took charge of the team in December 2023. ## Club updates on player movements A day before the manager's suspension, Elgin announced contract extensions for defender Miko Virtanen and midfielder Brian Cameron. The club also confirmed the departure of goalkeeper Thomas McHale, who will join Nairn County, a Highland club, after eight years at Borough Briggs. Additionally, six other players were released by the club. ## Hale's appointment and background Allan Hale was appointed as manager on December 5, 2023, alongside his assistant Stefan Laird, when the club was in a difficult position near the bottom of League 2. Hale, a former Fraserburgh player, had previously managed Highland League clubs Huntly and Keith. His leadership helped Elgin avoid relegation with a sixth-place finish by the end of the season.