Quotes by Mark Lawrenson

About Mark Lawrenson:

Mark Thomas Lawrenson is a former professional footballer, a defender in the Liverpool and Ireland football teams of the 1980s. After a short career as a manager, he has since been a radio, television and internet pundit for the BBC, TV3 and Today FM. Though born in England, Lawrenson played for the Republic of Ireland because his grandfather, Thomas Crotty, was born in Waterford.
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'Match of the Day' is a great programme to be on. It's a programme I used to be allowed to stay up and watch from the age of 10, so to think that one day I'd actually appear on it was great.

Mark Lawrenson

Arguably, Blackburn have got the best forward line in the Premiership. There's no denying that.

Mark Lawrenson

These managers all know their onions and cut their cloth accordingly.

Mark Lawrenson

The longer the game went on, you got the feeling that neither side really wanted to lose.

Mark Lawrenson

My feeling is unless they've somebody lined up and they are convinced he is going to be better than Brian, I think their decision has been made in haste.

Mark Lawrenson

Michael Owen isn't the tallest of lads, but his height more than makes up for that.

Mark Lawrenson

It's sometimes easier to defend a one goal lead than a two goal lead.

Mark Lawrenson

If you're a goalkeeper, it doesn't matter what you save the ball with - if you keep it out, it's not a goal.

Mark Lawrenson

If Plan A fails, they could always revert to Plan A.

Mark Lawrenson

Figo is as important to England as Beckham is.

Mark Lawrenson

England are numerically outnumbered in the midfield.

Mark Lawrenson

Bolton are an established team in the Premiership these days and well respected by the other sides.

Mark Lawrenson

I've turned into a technological wizard. I can send emails now, which for me is unbelievable. They don't make any sense, but I can send them. I call it e-mithering.

Mark Lawrenson

Nothing really annoys me, I'm not that kind of person, I'm quite laid back about most things.

Mark Lawrenson

HBO churn out some unbelievable stuff. They really got me with things like 'Band of Brothers.' But you can't beat 'The Sopranos.'

Mark Lawrenson

I don't think I would have made it as a cricketer.

Mark Lawrenson

Cucumber reminds me of my mother making me eat sprouts.

Mark Lawrenson

As a modern-day role model, I'd have to go for Tiger Woods. I'm also a massive Sachin Tendulkar fan.

Mark Lawrenson

Don't be frightened of failure. It makes you stronger if you learn from your mistakes.

Mark Lawrenson

To be a great game, one of the teams has to score first.

Mark Lawrenson

Author Bio

  • NameMark Lawrenson
  • DescriptionBritish football (soccer) player
  • BornJune 2, 1957
  • CountryIreland
  • ProfessionAssociation Football Player; Television Presenter; Radio Host