Source: Daily_Mail
New Blackburn striker David Goodwillie denies assault charge
Blackburn striker David Goodwillie has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a man in a city centre.[LNB] On trial: Goodwillie pleaded not guilty[LNB]The 22-year-old is charged with assaulting John Friel, by repeatedly punching him on the head and body and kicking him on the body on November 3 last year in Queen Street, Glasgow.[LNB]The player's lawyer submitted a not guilty plea by letter to Glasgow Sheriff Court, a court official said.[LNB]A trial date has been set for October 28 at the court.[LNB]Goodwillie, from Stirling, moved from Dundee United to Blackburn this summer for a fee thought to be ?2million.[LNB]The case was due to be called at court today but the letter was dealt with by court officials without the need for Goodwillie or his lawyer to appear.[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEBlackburn new boy Goodwillie relieved after finalising SPL exit amidst off-field troublesRover and out! Blackburn confirm departure of striker Kalinic after Goodwillie arrivalAll the latest Blackburn news, features and opinion [LNB]
