Steven Gerrard Found Not Guilty

Steven Gerrard has been found not guilty of affray after a bar brawl at the Lounge Inn in Southport. The 5 other people involved all pleaded guilty.

Gerrard said: "Can I just say how pleased I am with today’s verdict. I’m glad to put this case behind me and I am really looking forward to the season ahead and concentrating on my football now. I would just like to say a big thank you to my legal team and to my friends and family and everyone at Liverpool Football Club for supporting me."