Scott McKenna undersold by Aberdeen admits Derek McInnes but boss predicts Premier League windfall

“We know that you’re a homosexual, we’ve been following you.”Trigger Warning: This story has details of suicidal ideation and might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.This is what Yvonne Sillett,  a former Australian soldier and cipher operator, was told during a 1988 interrogation into her sexuality in relation to her security clearance. The royal commission is gathering evidence from ADF members who have had suicidal ideation or from surviving family members of those who have died.  Describing her interrogation, Sillett said that “after several hours of this questioning they said they would be taking the matter further and that, based on my sexuality, I could no longer be in Signal Corps as I’d be open to blackmail, and that they were downgrading my security clearance which was needed to do that job. They told me I’d never instruct women again.”According to The Guardian, during her interrogation, she was asked to give up the names of other homosexual military personnel but she refused to do so.With the help of a partner at the time, Sillett was able to “pull through.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentZDF Enterprises, a key production-distribution component of one of Europe’s biggest public broadcaster powerhouses, Germany’s ZDF, is set to operate under the new name of ZDF Studios.Effective from April 1, the title, announced by ZDF Enterprises President and CEO Fred Burcksen on Monday in Mainz, captures much better ZDFE’s current business reach, scale and ambitions.“We are a studio, we cover all elements of our industry, from early development to longtail sales. The new name fits our business model much better and reflects our production and distribution expertise,” Burcksen said.ZDF Enterprises was launched in 1993 to handle worldwide program distribution as new content-avid private TV networks sprang up in Europe and beyond and also to deal with the business affairs of the acquisition of programs from around the world.

Naman Ramachandran Acclaimed Nepalese filmmaker Deepak Rauniyar has cast Indian actor Tannishtha Chatterjee as one of the leads in his upcoming feature “The Sky Is Mine.”Chatterjee’s credits include “Brick Lane” (2007), for which she scored a best actress nomination at the British Independent Film Awards, “Parched” (2015) and “Lion” (2016). She won the Asia Star Award for best Asian filmmaker at Busan for her directorial debut, “Roam Rome Mein” (2019).Rauniyar’s latest work, short film “Four Nights,” is playing at Berlinale Shorts. The filmmaker’s first feature, “Highway,” premiered at the 2012 Berlinale and played Locarno, while his sophomore feature “White Sun” (2016) won awards at the Venice, Palm Springs, Fribourg and Singapore festivals.

Hannah Ann Sluss confirmed she's dating Los Angeles Rams player Jake Funk ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.After keeping their relationship on the down-low, the former Bachelor starlet took to her Instagram page and shared an array of photos and videos, which included her fashion and food preps before heading to SoFi Stadium to see all the action live and in person.One of those images showed Sluss giving her beau a 'good luck kiss' before the big game against the Cincinnati Bengals.And in the end the couple have plenty to celebrate, as a late 4th quarter touchdown pass by Matthew Stafford to Cooper Kupp gave the Rams a 23-20 win to become the new world champions of the NFL. Confirmed! Hannah Ann Sluss confirmed she's dating LA Rams player Jake Funk before the team took on the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 at Sofi Stadium in Los AngelesSluss, who was a contestant on the 24th season ofThe Bachelor in 2020, took a selfie video of her 'good Luck kiss' seemingly from inside the Rams hotel.She was all about showcasing her legs and midriff decked out in a black shorts and white crop top combination, although she did cover up at times by wearing an LA Rams jacket with her man's name and uniform number 34 on the back.

Derek McInnes admitted a lack of a cutting edge cost Aberdeen a major Europa League scalp in Lisbon. The Dons put on a brave display but fell to an early first-half goal from Tiago Tomas against Sporting in the Jose Alvalade Stadium.

Europa League victory against coronavirus-stricken Sporting.There would have been a fair degree of trepidation among Dons fans when the draw for the third qualifying round was made, with a trip to Lisbon arguably the hardest tie their side could have got.However, there is hope for Derek McInnes ' men at the Jose Alvalade Stadium.Sporting have eight players and their manager missing after a series of COVID positives which saw their Premeira Liga opener postponed.It's a one-off tie in Portugal, so if Aberdeen can pull off a shock result against a weakened side they will advance to the play-off round to face either LASK or Dunajska Streda.That's still easier said than done though, and the Dons will have to do without both captain Scott

Aberdeen.The Portuguese international knows the Dons have the advantage of games but he believes they can force Derek McInnes’ side to make mistakes and then punish them in tonight’s Europa League clash.Around 10 Sporting players and staff, including head coach Ruben Amorim, will miss the game because of the recent coronavirus outbreak that has destroyed their preparations and left them still to kick a competitive ball this season.Neto said: "Aberdeen are an opponent who already has eight official games."In quality we are the best team, but we have to match the commitment, the focus, the work and, in moments, the intensity.

Scott McKenna as Aberdeen claimed their biggest ever transfer fee. The Scotland international has moved south of the border in a 4-year deal worth an initial £3million bolstered by achievable add-ons set to bump the fee up for the Dons.The Pittodrie side have also included a 20 per cent sell on clause which will see them benefit from any future sale of the centre back.

Ryan Gauld is adamant Aberdeen can spring a Sporting shock even without star defender Scott McKenna on Thursday night. Their Lisbon Europa League opponents will be down nine players and three members of staff - including boss Ruben Amorim - after a litany of positive Covid-19 tests ahead of the capital city clash.

Scott McKenna’s switch from Aberdeen to Nottingham Forest is bittersweet after twisting on a £7million jackpot from Aston Villa.But the Dons legend admits the 23-year-old’s cut-price £3m move is a sign of the times and could be a bargain for a player who has depreciated in value since the Villans flashed the cheque book two seasons ago.Despite indifferent form in the last campaign, a Celtic bid of £5m was also rejected for a defender whose transfer to Forest will still eclipse the club’s record sale that saw Eoin Jess move to Coventry for £2m in 1996.McMaster is convinced the boardroom at his old club will be smarting at failing to cash in when McKenna’s stock was at its highest.He said: “Aberdeen missed the boat with McKenna when they

Europa League on Thursday after he decided against attending the game. As well as Ruben Amorim, three more of the coaching staff will miss the game against Derek McInnes' side, while they are also without nine players who tested positive for COVID-19.

Charlie Nicholas is adamant Celtic should have hijacked Scott McKenna's impending transfer to Nottingham Forest.The Premiership champions had two bids for the Aberdeen star kicked into touch in 2018 but never returned and he is now closing in on a £3m switch to the Championship.The Dons could eventually net a fee of £5m with add-ons and have a cast-iron 20 percent sell-on fee attached to the deal for McKenna.But Nicholas believes his former side will regret allowing the 23-year-old and would have earned treble what they paid for in a couple of years.Speaking in his Express column, he said: "At that sort of price range, Celtic should have moved for the Scotland international."They brought in another physical defender in Shane Duffy earlier

Scott McKenna could go some way to stop Nottingham Forest from being a soft touch.The City Ground legend is delighted his former club are closing in on a deal for the Scotland international.Forest have agreed a fee of around £3million with Aberdeen which could go as high as £5m with add-ons.Double European Cup-winner Burns knows McKenna’s arrival is a start but still believes they need to do a lot more before the transfer window closes next month.The former defender said: “We need defenders who know how to defend and to be resolute and strong.

McKenna two years ago but it was turned down because Derek McInnes felt it was too late in the window to bring in a replacement.Several clubs including QPR, Swansea, Celtic, Sheffield Wednesday and Stoke are among the clubs who have made offers for McKenna.Forest have been long-term admirers and look likely to finally get the 23-year-old.McKenna has been keen to leave Pittodrie for some time and put in a transfer request last summer after the Dons blocked a move ahead of their Europa League clash with Rijeka.Aberdeen always thought they would sell McKenna in this window and that was why they did their business in advance, bringing in Tommie Hoban and Ross McCrorie from Rangers.McCrorie comes in on a season-long loan but Aberdeen will sign

Scott McKenna's impending exit from Aberdeen with Nottingham Forest making a bid for the big centre back. Derek McInnes will need to go out and find a new centre back by the looks of things and might even add a couple.He's not the only centre back attracting interest with Kristoffer Ajer still a wanted man.

Scott McKenna to Nottingham Forest for a deal that could eventually hit £5 million and also see the Dons land a hefty sell-on. The initial deal is around £3 million upfront and is made up of realistic add-ons.McKenna travelled south for a medical and talks and all goes well he is expected to sign a long-term deal at the City Ground.

Scott McKenna for around £3million - but Derek McInnes doesn’t expect to see any of the cash.  Nottingham Forest are close to agreeing a fee, which will include add ons, for the big defender and he missed Sunday's defeat to Motherwell, to open talks with the English Championship club. McInnes admitted the fee will go to balancing the books after lockdown and that they had already signed Ross McCrorie and Tommie Hoban in advance because they expected McKenna to leave.

English Championship club Nottingham Forrest.The big defender has been left out of Aberdeen 's side for today's Premiership match with Motherwell and the club moved to confirm a deal is in the offing.The Dons said on Twitter: "Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes confirmed on RedTV that the club has received a significant offer for Scott McKenna."This is now being dealt with by the Chairman and the relevant club."Sabri Lamouchi's side have started the season poorly with a pair of 2-0 defeats from QPR and Cardiff and have been looking for new recruits to boost their chances on improving on last season's seventh place finish.McKenna has been the subject of transfer interest before with Aston Villa bidding £7m for the strapping stopper in 2018 but

Europa League against Sporting Lisbon, but if they overcome the Portuguese side they will fancy themselves against either of the teams they could meet in the playoffs. Friday's draw paired the winners of Thursday's meeting between Sporting and Aberdeen with either LASK of Austria or Slovakia's Dunajská Streda.

Derek McInne s saluted his Europa League heroes and insisted his on-form Aberdeen side will now head to Portugal believing they can take the scalp of Sporting. Aberdeen set up a third round trip to the Coronvirus-hit Portuguese giants next week after a brilliant 2-0 Europa League win away to Viking Stavanger.

Aberdeen have already brought a boost by making it to the second qualifying round of the Europa League, and both are looking to go a step further this evening.There's a tough test in store for Derek McInnes ' side, who are in Stavanger to face Viking.The Norwegian side are back in continental competition for the first time in over a decade, but have faced Scottish opposition twice before.They lost to Dundee United back in 1982 but eliminated Kilmarnock from the UEFA Cup 19 years later.A mouthwatering tie at Sporting awaits the winner - with a possible bye to the play-off round as the Portuguese giants battle a coronavirus outbreak.Meanwhile Motherwell are facing a familiar face in the shape of Oran Kearney.The former St Mirren boss and his