New Blackburn striker David Goodwillie denies assault charge

Blackburn striker David Goodwillie has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a man in a city centre. On trial: Goodwillie pleaded not guiltyThe 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.The player's lawyer submitted a not guilty plea by letter to Glasgow Sheriff Court, a court official said.A trial date has been set for October 28 at the court.Goodwillie, from Stirling, moved from Dundee United to Blackburn this summer for a fee thought to be ?2million.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. 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 

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