Jim McInally steps down as Peterhead manager after 11 years in charge – Aberdeen Live

McInally was the SPFL’s longest-serving manager but after a tumultous summer rebuild and with Peterhead bottom of League One, he has handed in his resignation.
Jim McInally has resigned as Peterhead manager, ending his reign as Scotland's longest-serving professional football manager.
After 11 years in charge, McInally has quit as Blue Toon boss with the club sitting bottom of League One on seven points. The club endured a tumultous summer rebuild with a raft of new faces brought to Balmoor after a number of key players left.
Peterhead chairman Rodger Morrison hailed McInally's contribution to the club in his decade-plus spell, which saw him win two League Two titles with the Blue Toon.
READ MORE: Aberdeen show grit with Dundee United win as Dons enter World Cup break in third
McInally's last game was a 1-1 draw away to Airdrieonians and his assistant, Davie Nicholls, will be in charge for the home clash with Dunfermline on Saturday.
Mr Morrison said: "Jim has been a hugely successful manager for the past decade winning two league titles, reaching a memorable cup final against Rangers as well as taking many Premier League scalps along the way.
Get all the latest Aberdeen F.C news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our newsletter.
We're committed to bringing Dons fans all the latest headlines, transfer news and more from Pittodrie, from articles, videos, interviews and more.
To sign up, simply enter your email address into the link here.
And if you aren't already, make sure you join the conversation over on our A.F.C Facebook Group.
"Aside from his success on the pitch, I know Jim as a loyal and principled friend to this club who has made many personal and financial sacrifices for the good of PFC, especially during the pandemic.
"There were concessions made by Jim during that time to help ensure that financial stability would continue, and these were not made as a football manager but as someone who cares deeply about Peterhead Football Club and my gratitude for that runs deep.
"These are big shoes to fill but we will endeavour to find the right person for the job and as such the due diligence process of appointing a new manager will now begin."
READ NEXT
Lewis Ferguson hailed by boss as ex-Aberdeen midfielder impresses in Italy
Jim Goodwin discusses Aberdeen plan for frank World Cup team meeting as Livingston defeat leaves boss needing Plan B
Aberdeen's Liam Scales handed Republic of Ireland call-up ahead of Norway and Malta friendlies
Jim Goodwin reveals advice he gave Calvin Ramsay as ex-Aberdeen ace hopes to follow in Robertson and Tierney's footsteps
Ross McCrorie looks to World Cup break as mini Aberdeen 'pre-season' as he praises Dons strike duo

source