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denphone · 21-12-2011, 14:51

This is the analysis from BBC sports editor David Bond.

Ever since they've been briefing that a decision was coming you got the sense they wouldn't be building it up if they were going to drop it.

There must be some new evidence. What we've seen in the public domain is inconclusive.

It's extremely difficult for the England and the FA.

My understanding is that they won't suspend him and will let the case take its course. There is a precedent of course.

Steven Gerrard was charged with affray in 2008 and he continued to play for England.

It's hugely disruptive. England's next game is in February against Holland and he could be in court earlier in the month.

The FA will hope it's cleared up by then

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denphone Still alive and fighting Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In the land of beyond and beyond. Services: XL BB, 3 360 boxes , XL TV. Posts: 56,646	Re: Football Season 2011/12 This is the analysis from BBC sports editor David Bond. Ever since they've been briefing that a decision was coming you got the sense they wouldn't be building it up if they were going to drop it. There must be some new evidence. What we've seen in the public domain is inconclusive. It's extremely difficult for the England and the FA. My understanding is that they won't suspend him and will let the case take its course. There is a precedent of course. Steven Gerrard was charged with affray in 2008 and he continued to play for England. It's hugely disruptive. England's next game is in February against Holland and he could be in court earlier in the month. The FA will hope it's cleared up by then __________________ “The only lesson you can learn from history is that it repeats itself”