December 14th: Bowyer found not guilty at Hull Crown Court of grievous bodily harm and affray. Team-mate Jonathan Woodgate found guilty of affray but cleared of GBH with intent.
Bowyer later cleared to play for England after Football Association lift ban on him playing in internationals.
December 15th: Professional Footballers Association chief executive Gordon Taylor calls for England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson to decide Bowyer's international future. "I think we need to be very careful when somebody has been found not guilty to suddenly continue to put sanctions on him as though he is guilty. That is why we have the courts there," he said.
December 17th: The FA announce they are to investigate two outstanding cases against Bowyer which could lead to the Leeds midfielder serving a potential six-match ban. He faces two misconduct charges, one after he elbowed Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister in the face during Leeds' 2-0 FA Cup fourth-round loss at Elland Road on January 27th, and the other for using foul and abusive language as he is alleged to have sworn at referee Jeff Winter upon receiving a second caution and subsequent red card in the 2-1 win at Arsenal on August 25th.
December 18th: Bowyer put on the transfer list with immediate effect after refusing to accept a fine imposed by the club for breaching their code of conduct. Leeds imposed a fine of four weeks wages - twice the PFA-agreed maximum, while also insisting Bowyer undergoes community programme work for the remainder of his contract.
Bowyer claims he has been "victimised" by Leeds. "The club appears to be victimising me and forcing me out having attempted to impose an unfair penalty by agreement," he said. The PFA say they will keep a close eye on Bowyer's dispute.
December 19th: Fans concerned at the prospect of losing Bowyer send a deluge of letters to Elland Road. Supporters' club chairman Ray Fell urged the player: "I hope he sees the sense in meeting the regulations of the club, Settling this affair and getting on with playing for Leeds. We need him, I think he needs Leeds and we have future together."
December 20th: The family of Sarfraz Najeib, the assault victim which resulted in the court case, outline their case for legal action in the civil courts against Bowyer, Woodgate, three others involved in the court case and the club. Bowyer taken off the transfer list after the intervention of PFA chief Taylor.
Bowyer agrees to make a financial contribution, equivalent to his fine, towards the club's community programme for work within inner city communities and a local children's hospice.
