Paul Gascoigne: Ex-England footballer pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting woman on York to Durham train

Paul Gascoigne: Ex-England footballer pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting woman on York to Durham train
Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has denied sexually assaulting a woman by kissing her on a train.Gascoigne, 51, was arrested on August 20 while travelling from York to Newcastle and British Transport Police said he had been charged with one count of sexual assault by touching in November.3

Gascoigne arriving at Peterless Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday

The alleged incident was said to have happened at Darlington and was to have involved him kissing a woman over the age of 16 on a train.District Judge Kristina Harrison, sitting at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court, asked if alternatives to the charge had been considered.She said: “The prosecution have considered the charge and have subjected it to review and at the present time the prosecution are satisfied sexual assault is the appropriate charge?”Jolyon Perks, prosecuting, replied: “Yes.” Gascoigne, who played for Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough and Everton, among other clubs, entered a “not guilty” plea in a clear voice.He had earlier spoken to confirm his name, age and address.The alleged offence can be dealt with by either magistrates or a judge and jury and Gascoigne elected for a Crown Court hearing.He had previously protested his innocence on Twitter, saying he had stepped in to comfort a woman after she was called a “fat cow”.3

Gascoigne pleaded not guilty to the charge

Following a seven-minute hearing on Tuesday, Gascoigne, living in Leicester, was granted unconditional bail to appear at Teesside Crown Court on January 8.The former star arrived in a black Mercedes minivan with at least three security staff and did not say anything as he arrived.He was surrounded by photographers as he walked in to court.As he left the courtroom, a woman in the waiting area asked Gascoigne, who was wearing sunglasses, a blue suit, a pale blue shirt and brown and cream shoes, for a selfie.3

Gascoigne is viewed as one of England’s greatest footballers but his life has had all sorts of controversy

---

Transfer news LIVE: All the latest Premier League summer deals, EFL signings and the rest of Europe. Manchester City want to revamp their squad with £200million of new talent

---

Diego Costa: Atletico Madrid forward and former Chelsea star accused of tax fraud Diego Costa, the Atletico Madrid and Spain forward, has been accused of tax fraud by a prosecutor in Madrid. On Tuesday, 30-year-old Costa was said to have not talkSPORT 1 hour ago
Spanish prosecutor accuses Diego Costa of tax fraud worth 1

---

This is the fifth European Cup/UEFA Champions League Final held in Madrid, after the 1957, 1969, 1980, and 2010 finals, all held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.. The 67,000-seat Wanda Metropolitano is the home of Atlético Madrid, who have occupied it since major renovations were completed in September 2017.
Tottenham 0-2 Liverpool: 'Reds were lacklustre, but who cares

---

Joey Barton "emphatically denies" allegations over Daniel Stendel assault. The alleged incident took place following Fleetwood's defeat to Barnsley in League One on Saturday
Police probing Joey Barton 'tunnel attack' arrest manRapid

---

Toni Kroos signs new Real Madrid contract to 2023 his five years at the club. Reflecting on lifting one La Liga title and three Champions League trophies during that time, Kroos added: "We're
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos agrees contract extension

---

Jan 25, 2019 · The Southampton striker Charlie Austin will leave the club this month with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa among those interested in the player who wants regular game-time elsewhere.
Charlie Austin to leave Southampton this month with Wolves

---

Sunderland vs Newcastle U21: LIVE talkSPORT 2 commentary, kick-off time, team news and stream for Checkatrade Trophy clash Ian Danter & David Preece will talk you through Tuesday night's clash
Sunderland vs Newcastle U21: Live talkSPORT 2 commentary

---

Tottenham news: Toby Alderweireld's contract extension clause will be triggered (Pic: GETTY) Tottenham news: Toby Alderweireld will be able to leave for £25m next summer (Pic: GETTY) He is unlikely to move clubs during the mid-season sales as the release clause activates in the subsequent transfer window.
Toby Alderweireld - ProSoccerTalk - soccer.nbcsports.com

---

Feb 22, 2019 · NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Chelsea was drawn to face Dynamo Kiev in the last 16 of the Europa League on Friday, and Arsenal will play French club Rennes without the suspended Alexandre Lacazette.
Europa League draw LIVE: Arsenal vs Rennes, Chelsea vs Dynamo

---

Unai Emery's injury woes worsen as Sokratis is ruled out for

---

Liverpool boost title hopes with last-gasp winner against Tottenham Gotta See It: Late own-goal saves Liverpool, sinks Spurs (Video) Jamie Carragher's commentary for LFC winner is epic
Replays prove Mohamed Salah was NOT offside for Liverpool's
sportsalert.org/2019/03/31/replays-prove-mohamed-salah-was-not-offside-for-liverpools-winner-against-tottenham-hotspur/
Liverpool's winner against Tottenham Hotspur was met with sheer joy and elation from those in red on Merseyside. However, there were large numbers of supporters who were left confused and questioned if Mohamed Salah was offside or not.
Liverpool vs Tottenham: Player ratings as Mohamed Salah

---