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A former Belfast councillor who falsely referred to footballer James McClean as a "super Provo" is to pay out £63,000, a court has heard.

The settlement covers damages and legal costs of the Derry-born player's defamation action against Chris McGimpsey.

A High Court judge was told that Mr McGimpsey, a former Ulster Unionist Party representative, will make the payment in two instalments.

He has already issued an unreserved apology for unfounded comments made "in the heat of the moment" during a radio programme debate.

Posted by voc1967 on Wednesday 18 September 2019 - 14:05:40 | Comments: 0  |  

Stewards waded into a stand full of AIK fans where 'punches were thrown' during this evening's Europa League clash with Celtic.

Tensions ran high off the field as Swedish supporters appeared to land blows as stewards attempted to separate them.

Security stormed the away stand and it is understood a number of supporters were huckled out the ground.

Posted by voc1967 on Thursday 22 August 2019 - 22:32:17 | Comments: 0  |  

The freedom of movement could hit Scottish sporting life as Britain's role in Europe changes.

Henrik Larsson, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Franck Sauzée and Giles Rousset: European footballers who made their mark at Celtic,Oldco, Hibs and Hearts, helping to raise the profile of Scottish football and earning legendary status among supporters. Thanks to European Union freedom of movement laws and court rulings, they were able to move seamlessly across international borders to make their mark on the Scottish game.

Posted by voc1967 on Tuesday 20 August 2019 - 22:22:12 | Comments: 0  |  

Three people have died in clashes between rival fans in Honduras, with former Celtic player Emilio Izaguirre among 10 people injured.

Violence broke out inside and outside the stadium before the derby between Olimpia and Motagua in Tegucigalpa.Izaguirre, 33, was one of three players injured when stones were thrown at the Motagua team bus outside the stadium.

Posted by voc1967 on Sunday 18 August 2019 - 11:10:33 | Comments: 1  |