Soccer: Duberry will have 'plenty to say' once trial ends

Michael Duberry refused to speak about his acquittal.

His legal team says he will have 'plenty to say' after the trial ends.

They say it would be inappropriate to comment while the jury deliberate further verdicts on his team-mates.

His lawyer Stephen Barker, speaking on the steps of Hull Crown Court, said, "It would be entirely inappropriate for me.....to say anything about this case at this stage, nor does Michael Duberry want to say anything."

A short statement was read on behalf of Duberry.

It said, "Today ends a year for Michael Duberry. We can't say any more but I would wish to thank my advocates.

"You will forgive us if we don't say anything more but, given the nature of this case, I will have a lot more to say at the end of the trial."

Duberry was signed from Chelsea for £4.5 million in 1995.

He was accused of driving away the group of team mates who allegedly beat up an Asian student.

The jury have been sent home for the night to continue considering verdicts tomorrow. The trial is in its eighth week.

Lee Bowyer, 24, of Leeds, Jonathon Woodgate, Paul Clifford and Neil Caveney, all 21 and from Middlesbrough, deny causing grievous bodily harm with intent. They also deny affray.