Steven Gerrard Arrested for Assault

[beabeasdad]

From the Guardian. Apparently it was an argument with the dj over what records to put on.

"Gerrard is a big fan of Phil Collins and counts the singer's greatest hits as his favourite album. He is also partial to Coldplay."

He should be banned for three games and fined heavily for his taste in music. A disgrace to the badge.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/dec/29/steven-gerrard-arrest-bar-brawl-fight

[kingfunk]

Relax will ya, nobody on here wants to see any of our players in a situation like this.

[Reece]

Right everyone please cut the bickering out PLEASE.

[beabeasdad]

Relax will ya, nobody on here wants to see any of our players in a situation like this.

Yeah but come on. Phil Collins is ****ing ****e. The while thing is deplorable.

[kingfunk]

Yeah but come on. Phil Collins is ****ing ****e. The while thing is deplorable.

That gorilla is a bloody crap drummer too

[Leyton388]

Southport is not a good place for Stevie didn't he knock that kid over a few months ago in southport?

[murder_inc]

Yeah but come on. Phil Collins is ****ing ****e. The while thing is deplorable.

Should be transfer listed personally.
His taste in music is an absolute disgrace to our club and to the fans who buy the tickets and who in turn pay his wages. He should also have to go see one of them music therapists too.
He needs to sort himself out quick smart.

[Leyton388]

Lets not forget his taste in Car also! Nothing worse than some beaut driving a bentley blasting Phil slit your wrist Collins!

[Scratch]

Right everyone please cut the bickering out PLEASE.

Reggie, the mod that never sleeps, has spoken.

[Reece]

Reggie, the mod that never sleeps, has spoken.

And don't you forget it. Day or night I'm watching all of you

[rage]

And don't you forget it. Day or night I'm watching all of you

who's watching u?

[Reece]

who's watching u?

MrMichael and Paul.S I would imagine.

[kingfunk]

last night a dj shaved my wife?

[blacky]

From The Times
December 30, 2008
Steven Gerrard in custody after brawl

Russell Jenkins

Steven Gerrard, the Liverpool captain and England international footballer, was in custody yesterday on suspicion of assaulting a DJ during a late-night brawl at a nightclub.

Gerrard, who has 70 caps for his country, was celebrating at the club in Southport when trouble broke out at about 2.30am on Monday morning.

It is understood that the DJ, Marcus McGee, who was a guest at the club, was sitting behind the bar when Gerrard asked him to change the music. He is then said to have asked for the music card that operates the sound system. Mr McGee apparently refused.

Subsequently Gerrard is said to have caught the alleged victim with an elbow, although it is not known whether this was deliberate or not. This incident is thought to have sparked the wider brawl.


Gerrard and five other men aged between 18 and 33 were arrested after the row. Merseyside Police said that Gerrard was arrested on suspicion of inflicting a malicious wound without a weapon, which amounts to grievous bodily harm. The offence attracts a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment.

Mr McGee, who is thought to be a supporter of Liverpool's great rival, Manchester United, was taken to hospital, where he received treatment for facial injuries before being released. His family said that he suffered a cut nose and swollen eye and was given four stitches. He also lost a tooth.

Gerrard, 28, who is married with two children, is understood to have been given permission by his club to attend the private party, hours after he had scored two goals in Liverpool's 5-1 demolition of Newcastle United.

Staff at Liverpool FC declined to comment officially about the incident but there was general shock that their club captain had been caught up in such an unsavoury incident.

He has the reputation of being a model professional who rarely drinks, and even more rarely stays out late.

Gerrard, who has captained England four times and is regarded as one of the world's best midfielders, was appointed MBE last year and received an honorary fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University

Sources at the club suggested that Rafael Benítez, the club manager and a noted disciplinarian, would take disciplinary action only if Gerrard were charged with any offence. The footballer is due to play on Saturday, when Liverpool take on Preston North End in the FA Cup third round.

The Lounge Inn, a restaurant that becomes a nightclub later in the evening, remained firmly closed for business yesterday despite continuing to advertise its New Year's Eve menu at £59.95, but spots of blood were clearly visible on the floor, surrounded by shards of glass.

Mr McGee's mother, Patricia McGee, 61, said last night: “He was only with his partner in the bar. I have absolutely no idea how he became involved in this. He was just out for a drink. He lost a tooth and the whole family is really shaken up. I am looking after his two little girls at the moment. We cannot believe that this has happened.”

John Watts, a lawyer whose daughter Eve was hosting a birthday party at the venue, said that Gerrard had been in good spirits during the night. He said: “He bought a bottle of champagne for my daughter when he found out it was her birthday.

“It was a really civilised occasion in a middle-class bar. There was no sign of trouble kicking off. Eve is very upset because it spoilt what was a very pleasant evening.”
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[vantage]

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