ITunes using old, out of date, Apple ID

I'm trying to sync my iPone 5 to my iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011 running OS X Yosemite 10.10.1) and I keep getting this message:-
"This computer is no longer authorized for apps that are installed on the iPhone “Iain’s iPhone”. Would you like to authorize this computer for items purchased from the iTunes Store?"
I then click "Authorize" and I then get this message:-
"Authorise This Computer - Enter Apple ID and Password"
but the Apple ID it offers as the default is no longer in use and has been deleted from my account...I don't have an account with this Apple ID (it was the old Apple ID I had when I first got the computer). Any of my past or present passwords I use for this account are not accepted and this is now sopping me from backing up my iPhone. How do I get ride of this old account...is it the iPhone or the iMac thats the problem?

It was a while ago but I'm very certain I simply changed my email address. Anyway, I've now deleted the problem apps and backed up!
Thanks for your help and your time, it's much appreciated
Kind Regards
Iain

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