Source: Daily_Mail
PICTURE SPECIAL: Courting controversy - Liverpool star Steven Gerrard paints town red the night befo
Steven Gerrard appears unfazed by his court appearance today.[LNB]The Liverpool[LNB]captain, who will also discover his Champions League quarter-final opponents at today's draw in Nyon, was pictured out on the town last night.[LNB]The 28-year-old England star enjoyed a night out at Cafe Sport England bar in Liverpool, which is owned by Anfield team-mate Jamie Carragher.[LNB] Party boy: Liverpool ace Stevie G (left) leaves Jamie Carragher's bar with a pal last night[LNB]Anfield hero: Gerrard celebrates his second against Real Madrid[LNB]Gerrard is expected to formally plead not guilty to charges of assault and affray when he appears before magistrates in Southport, Merseyside, with six other men.[LNB]The midfielder indicated at his last appearance that he would deny the charges which stem from a fight at the Lounge Inn nightclub in Southport.[LNB]Gerrard was celebrating the Reds' 5-1 demolition of Newcastle in the early hours of December 29 when trouble began.[LNB]It is alleged businessman Marcus McGee, 34, of Southport, lost a tooth and was cut in the face during the melee.[LNB]Appearing alongside Gerrard are Accrington Stanley players - goalkeeper Ian Dunbavin, 28, of Guildford Road, Southport, and midfielder Robert Grant, 18, of Enstone Avenue, Litherland. Both are charged with affray.[LNB]Also in the dock will be John Doran, 29, of Woodlands Road, and Ian Smith, 19, of Hilary Avenue, both Huyton, Merseyside. In January the pair indicated they would also deny assault and affray along with Gerrard.[LNB]John McGrattan, 33, of Rimmer Avenue, Huyton, is charged with affray. Paul McGrattan, 31, of Linden Drive, Huyton, faces counts of assault and affray. [LNB] Lennon and Barry top wish-list as Benitez is told he can spend £30m[LNB]Banner in crowd kept Rafa determined to win his Anfield battle[LNB]Hicks insists things are fine with Kop co-owner Gillett and search is on for 'world's best chairman'[LNB]LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB] Court appearance: Gerrard (centre) leaves the North Sefton Magistrates' Court in Southport, Merseyside on January 23[LNB][LNB]
