South west gull
New member
- Nov 3, 2021
- 1,008
After 25 years on FF
Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk
Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk
[Football] Lawerenson retires
- Thread starter South west gull
- Start date
Got something to say or just want fewer pesky ads? Join us... 😊
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 72,366
Oh well
AmexRuislip
Retired Spy 🕵️♂️
METALMICKY
Well-known member
- Jan 30, 2004
- 6,842
A bit whatever for me. Bangs on about Preston and Liverpool with Albion barely an afterthought
This is a much quoted falsehood. The truth is captured in other threads.
He hasn't looked all that well in recent years. As someone who exchanged him some coins for the 'ciggy machine' in the Royal Pavillion Tavern in 1979, I hope it all hasn't caught up with him
Greg Bobkin
Silver Seagull
- May 22, 2012
- 16,062
'When asked to sum up his time on the show, Lawro said: "Two nil to whoever is playing Brighton'".'
portlock seagull
Well-known member
- Jul 28, 2003
- 17,780
This is simply not true. But continues to be spouted as it always has been for decades. Sometimes the lie suits believers.
Nobby Cybergoat
Well-known member
- Jul 19, 2021
- 8,632
Nowhere near as funny or knowledgeable as he thinks he is.
One of the weaker pundits. I won't really miss him
One of the weaker pundits. I won't really miss him
This has never held me back.
Alan Hansen retired when he was still respected and relevant, whereas Lawro has gone on too long and become a cliché
Pavilionaire
Well-known member
- Jul 7, 2003
- 31,274
He passed his sell-by date more than a decade ago.
Born and bred a Preston man.
As a player:
Football League First Division (5): 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1985–86, 1987–88
FA Cup: 1985–86
League Cup: 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84
FA Charity Shield: 1982, 1986
Football League Super Cup: 1986
European Cup: 1983–84
With Liverpool.
Let's not get all WACCOE about how Brighton made him, eh?
As a player:
Football League First Division (5): 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1985–86, 1987–88
FA Cup: 1985–86
League Cup: 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84
FA Charity Shield: 1982, 1986
Football League Super Cup: 1986
European Cup: 1983–84
With Liverpool.
Let's not get all WACCOE about how Brighton made him, eh?
Jolly Red Giant
Well-known member
- Jul 11, 2015
- 2,615
Also should be noted - 39 caps for the Republic of Ireland, including scoring the goal against Scotland that ultimately led to Ireland qualifying for its first major championship finals (which he never played in because of injury).
As a pundit - he was always pretty sh*te
MattBackHome
Well-known member
- Jul 7, 2003
- 11,878
Always looked like he didn't want to be there when he was in the studio, and worse, during co-comms when he used to sound actively annoyed at having to attend the match. Hard to believe that the curmudgeon act was just that.
That said, he's a fixture of football's past so deserves a good send off.
Edit - compare and contrast with the utter joy with which your Hills, McCoists and Richardses express(ed) themselves at simply being there.
That said, he's a fixture of football's past so deserves a good send off.
Edit - compare and contrast with the utter joy with which your Hills, McCoists and Richardses express(ed) themselves at simply being there.
Corrected
This tweet caught my eye over the weekend, with a few nice replies too.
[tweet]1525447067707092994[/tweet]
[tweet]1525447067707092994[/tweet]
Well I seem to be in a minority here in thinking he’ll be missed. I liked him as a pundit, I don’t think pundits should be starry eyed or overly enthusiastic if what they’re seeing doesn’t merit it.
I’d have still had him on MOTD if it were my call. Fair play to him, hope he enjoys his retirement.
I’d have still had him on MOTD if it were my call. Fair play to him, hope he enjoys his retirement.
Similar...
[tweet]1525453266389286912[/tweet]
[tweet]1525453266389286912[/tweet]
I worked on the show (and MOTD) with Lawro and he is an absolute gent of a man, who'd do anything to help others.
And the 'he hates albion' thing, is all BS.
I think he called time on MotD at the right time to be honest. I always liked him and I found his slightly exhausted approach to punditry quite funny. By all accounts he seemed a decent man too.
I've never got the "anti-Brighton" thing. The VAST majority of his success as a player came at Liverpool and, guess what, the media are more interested in his Liverpool days that his Brighton ones. What sticks with me though was when we were promoted to the PL he did come out and talk very fondly about the club and has always wished us well.
Hope he enjoys his retirement
Last edited: