Two suspects accused of murdering footballer Cody Fisher on Boxing Day have appeared in court.
Cammy Carpenter, 21, and Remy Gordon, 22, were charged on Saturday with the murder of Fisher, who was stabbed on the dance floor at the Crane nightclub in Digbeth, Birmingham.
The defendants spoke only to confirm their identities and plead not guilty to a related felony charge during a four-minute hearing in City Court on Monday.
The case, heard by two magistrates, was one of several magistrates’ court cases transferred to the nearby Crown Court because the lower court was closed.
Carpenter, of no fixed address, and Gordon, of Birmingham, were not asked to plead guilty to murder charges.
Both defendants were ordered to appear again before a crown court judge on Wednesday. A further hearing is scheduled for January 30.
Fisher, who played for Stratford Town FC, was on a night out with friends.
The nightclub’s license was suspended for 28 days on Friday following allegations by police that there were “serious management lapses” on the night of the incident.
Officers recovered a knife from the scene, and an autopsy confirmed that Fisher, 23, died of a stab wound.
His girlfriend Jess Chatwin paid tribute to him with a message on Twitter the day after his death.
She wrote: “You didn’t deserve any of this. I’m so sorry this happened to you my baby please come home. I love you forever Cody Fisher.
A statement released by police and attributed to Fisher’s family said: “My family and I ask for privacy and respect at this heartbreaking time.”
Non-league club Bromsgrove Sporting also paid tribute to their former player.
In a tweet, the club said: “All of us at Bromsgrove Sporting Football Club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Cody Fisher.
“Cody was a friend to many at the club and we send our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.”
Birmingham City and Hull City players observed a minute’s silence for Fisher ahead of their Sky Bet Championship clash at St Andrews on Friday.
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