Spartans part with longest-serving boss Dougie Samuel

After 14 years, Scottish football's longest-serving manager is out following an independent misconduct investigation.

Who

Dougie Samuel

Club

The Spartans

Role

Head coach

Tenure

14 years

Age

What happened. The Spartans have confirmed manager Dougie Samuel has left the club after 14 years, following an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct. He had been on extended leave earlier this month.

Paul Thomson was interim head coach during Samuel's leave and continues in the role.
Sporting director Mixu Paatelainen has assisted the coaching staff this month.
Samuel led the club from the Lowland League into the SPFL three years ago.

“Following an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct, The Spartans FC Head Coach Douglas Samuel has left the club.”
— The Spartans FC

The Edinburgh club now continue with Paul Thomson in charge while Samuel's 14-year tenure ends.

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