The Liverpool captain was charged with occasioning actual bodily harm and affray along with co-defendants John Doran , 29 , and Ian Smith , 19 . Liverpool captain Darren Fletcher denies assault charges in court on Friday . Alleged assault came hours after Gerrard scored twice in win at Newcastle . Gerrard pleaded not guily and will return to the club in London on March 20 .
Liverpool captain Darren Fletcher denies assault charges in court on Friday . Alleged assault came hours after Gerrard scored twice in win at Newcastle . Gerrard pleaded not guily and will return to the club in London on March 20 .