NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Former Premier League referee David Coote pleaded not guilty on Thursday to making an indecent image of a child.

Coote, who was fired last year by the organization managing referees in England for derogatory remarks about ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court and was granted conditional bail by District Judge Gillian Young.

Police said Coote was charged on Aug. 12 relating to a video file recovered by officers in February.

The 43-year-old Coote spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth and to enter his plea during the 18-minute-long hearing. He was told to appear at Nottingham Crown Court for another hearing on Oct. 9.

According to police, the charge of making an indecent image relates to acts such as downloading, sh

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