A former Belfast councillor who falsely referred to Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean as a "super Provo" is to pay out £63,000, the High Court heard today.
The settlement covers damages and legal costs of the Stoke City player's defamation action against Chris McGimpsey.
A judge was told 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.
Mr McClean, 30, sued following the ex-councillor's appearance on BBC Radio Ulster's Nolan Show in November 2018.
The court heard previously that the remarks were then repeated and the focus of commentary on social media.
A statement was read out on Mr McGimpsey's behalf at that stage, setting out how he had referred to the Derry-born winger as being a 'super Provo'.
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The settlement covers damages and legal costs of the Stoke City player's defamation action against Chris McGimpsey.
A judge was told 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.
Mr McClean, 30, sued following the ex-councillor's appearance on BBC Radio Ulster's Nolan Show in November 2018.
The court heard previously that the remarks were then repeated and the focus of commentary on social media.
A statement was read out on Mr McGimpsey's behalf at that stage, setting out how he had referred to the Derry-born winger as being a 'super Provo'.
James McClean awarded £63k for comment by ex-UUP councillor McGimpsey
A former Belfast councillor who falsely referred to Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean as a "super Provo" is to pay out £63,000, the High Court heard today.
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