What A Farce!

abbey · 07-24-2009, 01:00 PM

Steven Gerrard, Liverpool FC Captain has been cleared of affray after punching a man in a bar.

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Merseyside | Gerrard cleared after bar brawl

How the hell can He be cleared when He admitted the offence and it was shown quite clearly on cctv footage that He threw the first punch?
That trial should not have been held at Liverpool crown court.
It would be interesting to know what teams each of the jurors support.

kazalala · 07-24-2009, 01:05 PM

Im inclined to be suspicious also Abbey

G#Gill · 07-24-2009, 01:11 PM

Fix ! Very disappointing to see Liverpool's captain and a well respected representative of the England National team putting himself in such a position.......
**** head !!

What an example to set the youngsters !!!!!

abbey · 07-24-2009, 01:36 PM

I'd have given him 5 years.

el guapo · 07-24-2009, 01:38 PM

if you truly beleive you are in danger the law allow you to throw the 1st punch in self defence

Barman · 07-24-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by abbey

I'd have given him 5 years.

Bet you nearly said 5 seasons.

abbey · 07-24-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Barman

Bet you nearly said 5 seasons.

Well.....I didn't want to appear biased.

oscar · 07-24-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by el guapo

if you truly beleive you are in danger the law allow you to throw the 1st punch in self defence

Your correct there el whopper. Was not that his plea throughout? That it was self defence?

abbey · 07-25-2009, 12:17 AM

I appreciate his defence was of self defence but it amazes me where the visual evidence is so overwhelming.

oscar · 07-25-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by abbey

I appreciate his defence was of self defence but it amazes me where the visual evidence is so overwhelming.

Out of interest.... what would you have said, if he played for UTD?

07-24-2009, 01:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
abbey BORN TO BE A RED! Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UP NORTH Posts: 14,974	What A Farce! Steven Gerrard, Liverpool FC Captain has been cleared of affray after punching a man in a bar. BBC NEWS \| UK \| England \| Merseyside \| Gerrard cleared after bar brawl How the hell can He be cleared when He admitted the offence and it was shown quite clearly on cctv footage that He threw the first punch? That trial should not have been held at Liverpool crown court. It would be interesting to know what teams each of the jurors support.
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G#Gill Recycled Teenager Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8,315	Re: What A Farce! Fix ! Very disappointing to see Liverpool's captain and a well respected representative of the England National team putting himself in such a position....... ** head !! What an example to set the youngsters !!!!! __________________ I'm a saga-lout, growing old disgracefully !** http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HiwwOttHuv0
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