Ex-West Ham academy coach, charged with groping a woman, has been ordered to appear art Derby Crown Court on Dec 5
James Rowe, the former Chesterfield manager, has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a physiotherapist while at the National League club.
Rowe, previously an academy coach at West Ham United, appeared in court on Monday charged with groping a woman aged 16 or over on Nov 24 last year.
Appearing at Chesterfield Justice Centre, the 39-year-old spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address before pleading not guilty.
Rowe, who resigned as manager of AFC Fylde in September after police announced he had been charged, was ordered to appear at Derby Crown Court on Dec 5.