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Former Republic of Ireland international Mark Kinsella will go on trial in September accused of drink-driving.
The 44-year-old former midfielder, who is now a coach with Drogheda United, faced his second hearing at Dublin District Court on Thursday.
A summons had been issued earlier in connection with the alleged drink-driving incident in February this year. He is contesting the case.
He had his first court appearance on June 1st when he was ordered to appear again for a plea to be entered.
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On Thursday, his barrister addressed the court and said the case was listed for mention to have the hearing date set.
Judge Grainne Malone heard that there will be one garda witness giving evidence.
She ordered that the trial would take place on September 21st and she noted Mr Kinsella was pleading not guilty.
Mr Kinsella, with an address at Brooklawn, Finnstown, Lucan, Dublin is accused of driving a 05-reg vehicle while over the alcohol limit, on February 11th, 2017 at Westmanstown, in Dublin.
Mr Kinsella was capped 48 times for the Republic of Ireland and played for Colchester United, Charlton Athletic, Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion andWalsall, before he moved into management and coaching.