Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard Pleads Not Guilty, Risks Five Years Prison - Report
The iconic midfielder's case may now go to Crown Court as matters get a little more serious...
Steven Gerrard has denied charges of assault and affray and has recieved bail. According to Sky Sports, he will now appear at Crown Court on March 20 due to the severity of the charges.
He spoke only to state his name, date of birth and address, and to affirm that he understood the charges.
He was hurried into a black BMW afterwards.
The Italian media - Tuttosport namely - are reporting that Gerrard could end up with a five-year prison sentence for his part in a Merseyside nightclub brawl on December 29.
Furthermore, the influential 28-year-old could be banned from international action by the FA, thus ending his Three Lions career.
The Reds skipper appeared at North Sefton Magistrates Court, Southport, along with John Doran and Ian Smith. They are, of course, charged with assaulting Marcus McGee, who needed hospital treatment for facial injuries following the scuffle.
A crowd gathered outside of the court, but there were no supporters inside. A court spokesperson explained: "The court manager met with police and decided the public gallery would not be open for safety reasons."
Still, there was be a strong police presence on hand in order to maintain calm
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