Source: Daily_Mail
Gerrard in the clear after Liverpool captain 'flashed V-sign' at ref Marriner
Steven Gerrard has been told he will not be punished for apparently aiming aV-sign at referee Andre Marriner at the DW Stadium on Monday.[LNB]FA chiefs have looked at the incident, following Gerrard's 82nd-minute booking in Liverpool's 1-0 defeat by lowly Wigan, but decided not to take it any further after consulting Marriner.[LNB]It is understood the Birmingham official indicated before leaving the ground he was aware of the incident but did not intend including it in his report.[LNB] Stevie V: Gerrard makes shameful gesture towards referee Andre Marriner after he was booked in Liverpool's defeat at Wigan[LNB]The FA shared his view that it was a momentary show of frustrationat the prospect of a ninth Barclays Premier League defeat this seasonfor Liverpool, and that the matter could be dropped.[LNB]Television pictures showed the Liverpool skipper apparently raisingtwo fingers towards Marriner and mouthing an obscenity following hiscaution for a reckless challenge.[LNB] Hugo's boss: Rodallega rams home Wigan's winner to lift the Latics to 14th[LNB]Manager Rafa Benitez said he did not see the incident, whichhappened on the far side of the pitch, while club officials strenuouslydenied Gerrard had done anything untoward.[LNB]The FA's stance will come as a huge relief to Gerrard, who wasclearly irritated by his side's shortcomings on the night, and toBenitez, who can ill-afford to lose the drive and energy of hisinspirational skipper as Liverpool attempt to stay in the race forfourth place.[LNB]Liverpool's first defeat by Wigan left them sixth, having playedmore games than main rivals Manchester City, Tottenham and Aston Villa,and exposed how fragile their self-belief has become.[LNB] Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez demands big improvements after dismal Wigan lossLiverpool fans won't stand for Benitez's horror show at Wigan, says JewellLIVERPOOL FC
