Tommy Docherty, 51, who was head of religious and moral education at Newbattle Community High School, Dalkeith, has been charged with a sex offence against the girl when she was 15 and abusing his position by having a sexual relationship with her after she turned 16. He has been removed from his job, but more than 90 former pupils have joined the Facebook page called "Mr Docherty – we'll support you evermore!" Its organisers urge: "Show how much Mr Docherty is appreciated as the guy is a legend, a great teacher."