Steven Gerrard

I'm sure the whole world heard the news about Liverpool captain and England player, Steven Gerrard, getting him self into the press thanks to charges pressed against him regarding assault.

The Liverpool playing 'thug' was due to face court just a few days ago, where the Southport court magistrates' heard him plead not guilty to several charges of assault and affray. Steven Gerrard was not alone though, he was accompanied by his two associates, Ian Smith and John Doran, who both participated in the so called 'assault'.

The three were allegedly involved in a major night club brawl near to the end of December. The event that took place involved six men including the Liverpool player, and the consequence was one man needing hospital care to recover from his injuries.

It is definitely not over for the Liverpool star yet though, as Steven Gerrard and his two companions will be facing trial again on March 20, for their final hearing.

At 28, Steven Gerrard is currently at his prime, playing better than ever before, but the exposure throughout the nationwide press is only like to demolish his public perception. Up until recent events Steven Gerrard has been labeled a rock within a team and an asset to any football club, and now he is labeled as irresponsible and a common thug.

It definitely put a downer on Steven Gerrard's awesome week, which saw him score two out of five goals in the Newcastle battle, which saw Liverpool beat the team 5-1.