Samuel leaves Spartans after investigation

Head coach Douglas Samuel has left Spartans "following an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct", the Scottish League 2 club have announced.

Samuel went on extended leave on 6 September.

Spartans said they would not be making any further comment and confirmed Paul Thomson will continue as interim head coach.

The Ainslie Park club lost 3-0 at Dumbarton on Saturday and are third in League 2. Spartans next play Gala in Tuesday's Challenge Cup match.