Hibernian board member resigns over alleged misconduct towards young player
Yasmine Green
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Translated by the editors
Derek White, Hibernian’s Director of Football Operations, has resigned from his position after being accused of inappropriate behavior towards a young player over the age of 18, reports the Daily Mail.
White stepped down from his role last month, but at that time, the club cited a vague disciplinary issue as the reason for his departure.
However, new details have since emerged indicating that the issue involved allegations of misconduct towards one of Hibernian’s young players. The club has launched an internal investigation, and the matter has also been reported to the relevant authorities.
“The club can confirm that Derek White resigned from his role at Hibernian FC, whilst an internal investigation into his conduct was ongoing. Due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, the details of it will remain confidential,” the club stated.
According to sources from The Sun, the news came as a shock to everyone within the club. Derek White has declined to comment on the matter to the media.
