Allegations of intimidation and counter-proceedings of alleged defamation involving existing and former members of the Church of Scientology were yesterday linked for a single hearing by a judge.

A judge has warned warring members and former members of the Church of Scientology to “sit down and be reasonable” with each other if they want to avoid a massive legal costs bill.

The propaganda war is over, said Gordon Strachan yesterday.

Euro Championship 2016 qualifier

Scotland’s assistant manager Mark McGhee surprised nobody when asked yesterday to identify the principal threat to Scottish hopes in Friday night’s crucial Euro 2016 qualifier at Celtic Park.

An impressive start to their Euro 2016 campaign has heightened talk of Scotland’s first qualification for a major tournament since 1998, a route they can shuttle towards by beating Ireland at Parkhead.

Six or seven Bohemians soccer fans surrounded a man in Cork City on their way to a match and despite his efforts to avoid them by trying to get in the door of a pub, he was struck on head with a glass and punched.

Mark McGhee does not see any weaknesses in the Germany team but is optimistic about Scotland’s chances in their 2016 European Championship clash next Sunday.

Here's the new face of Saturday night entertainment – and it is made of felt, foam and belongs to a puppet.

Mark McGhee has been named the new manager of npower League Two strugglers Bristol Rovers, the club have confirmed.

Mark McGhee insists Neil Lennon should not walk away from his job as Celtic manager despite threats to his personal safety.

Aberdeen today confirmed they had received a bid from Middlesbrough for striker Lee Miller.

Mark McGhee insists Owen Coyle was right to snub Celtic to stay in the Barclays Premier League.

Dunloy (Antrim) 2-16 Ballycran (Down) 2-11

Aberdeen 1 Celtic 3

Aberdeen have confirmed that Mark McGhee has been appointed as manager with Scott Leitch, his assistant at Motherwell, his number two.

Derek Young believes Mark McGhee should be Aberdeen’s new manager because of his management CV – not his history with the club.

Mark McGhee admits he is flattered to be linked with the Celtic job.

MOTHERWELL manager Mark McGhee launched a scathing attack on his own players following their 2-1 defeat by Rangers, insisting it was the worst performance of his stewardship at Fir Park.

Motherwell manager Mark McGhee believes the Scottish game as a whole will suffer from Rangers’ shock European exit after tonight’s Champions League defeat to FBK Kaunas.

Motherwell have today refused Hearts permission to speak to manager Mark McGhee.

Hibernian 0 Motherwell 2

Walter Smith refused to concede the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title to Celtic despite watching Rangers’ hopes suffer another blow at Motherwell.

Ross McCormack is poised to sign a pre-contract agreement with Wigan within the next 48 hours against the wishes of his adviser, but with an escape clause should the Latics be relegated.

George Burley is set to be confirmed as Scotland’s fifth manager this decade today.

Motherwell manager Mark McGhee today revealed Phil O’Donnell’s family have been “overwhelmed by the support and messages from people inside and outside the football world” following the death of the Fir Park skipper.

Celtic boss Gordon Strachan has described Mark McGhee as the “perfect” choice to replace Alex McLeish as Scotland boss.

Rangers have suffered a huge blow ahead of their Champions League clash against Lyon after Jean-Claude Darcheville was ruled out of the trip to France.

Motherwell have appointed Mark McGhee as their new manager.

Brighton could make a move for Shelbourne striker Jason Byrne in January after it emerged that Brighton manager Mark McGhee has been to watch the Republic of Ireland star.

Celtic are closing in on the double capture of Japanese star Shunsuke Nakamura and Brighton youngster Adam Virgo.

Tottenham striker Robbie Keane returned to haunt his former manager Mark McGhee today – with a late winner to dump Brighton out of the FA Cup in the third round today.

TOTTENHAM striker Robbie Keane will face the man who gave him his big break in the game when Brighton visit White Hart Lane today.

Brighton 1 Bristol City 0

Bristol City manager Danny Wilson was without top scorer Lee Peacock for the nationwide Division Two play-off final against Brighton.

Dunloy 1-6 Newtownshandrum 0-17

Millwall have sacked manager Mark McGhee following last night’s 1-0 defeat to Preston at the New Den.

THE British Government was facing growing criticism last night over claims that four soldiers who received multiple vaccinations before the Iraq war could be suffering from a potential “Gulf War II Syndrome”.

Extra strain is going on A&E services because of the type of people using the services most, a new study claims.

HE is the baby of the Dunloy team. But this Monday, in the All-Ireland club hurling final against reigning champions Birr, in front of a paying audience of over 30,000 in Croke Park and a live TV audience in the millions, 20-year-old Gareth McGhee will be in the most responsible position of all.

Millwall manager Mark McGhee endured a disappointing return to former club Reading as goals from Nicky Forster and Andy Hughes earned their side a deserved win at the Madejski Stadium.

Andy Cole has given Blackburn the lead against Millwall with three minutes left of normal time.

West Bromwich Albion have taken the lead against bottom of the Premiership Leicester.