ENGLAND footballer Steven Gerrard yesterday apologised for lashing out three times at a man in a bar brawl, saying he mistakenly believed he was about to attack him.

Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard today apologised for lashing out three times at a man in a bar brawl, saying he mistakenly believed he was about to attack him.

Liverpool star Steven Gerrard was expected to formally plead not guilty today to charges of assault and affray.

Down hurling chief John Crossey has named former Celtic youth team player John Convery in his lineup for Sunday's Div 2 league final.