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Manchester City's Carlos Tevez is one of the most maligned players in the Premier League at the
moment, and Liverpool legend Steve Nicol recently argued that "the football world would think a lot
less about Mancini if he does decide to let him come back". Nicol's former team-mate Mark Lawrenson
seems to be a lot more forgiving though, and he believes Tevez could still play an important role
for
1. OTP proposes that to avoid the controversy and time delays of getting a couple of penalties
every week, Manchester United should start all matches with a two-goal headstart. 2. Feed the Ox
and he will score. 3. Aston Villa will be looking at the fixture list this morning and hoping that
they having got [.
The decision to strip Chelsea's John Terry of the England captaincy has polarised opinion across
the football world, and many fair-minded people will be concerned by the FA's apparent failure to
observe the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty'. On Friday, Liverpool legend Steve Nicol
labelled the FA's decision as 'stupid', but his former team-mate Mark Lawrenson claims there may be
more
Tony Pulis' Technical Area Tony Pulis was so unhappy with Robert Huth's red card against Sunderland
that he emailed Match of the Day attaching a photo showing that the big defender's boots didn't
make contact with David Meyler. Quite why the Potters boss thought MOTD would be lacking camera
angles of the incident is unclear, [.
Liverpool face Spurs on Monday night at Anfield, and I'm sure fans of both clubs are excited about
what could potentially be a fantastic game. Kenny Dalglish will have a major selection headache to
deal with, namely what to do with Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez, and Mark Lawrenson has warned that
the wrong decision could lead to dire consequences for Liverpool.
A few days ago, Mark Lawrenson argued that Arsene Wenger would probably 'fall on his sword' at the
end of the season, especially if he failed to guide Arsenal into next season's Champions League.
Liverpool legend Alan Hansen agrees with his former defensive partner, and believes the next 8-10
weeks could be the defining period of Wenger's reign.
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish recently launched an impassioned defence of 20m winger Stewart
Downing, arguing that he was a 'better player than he thought he was' when he signed for the club.
Kenny's former team-mate Mark Lawrenson has a different view.Speaking on Today FM recently, Lawro
was more truthful than Dalglish about Downing's impact at Liverpool so far:"The last few times I
have seen
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has launched a scathing attack on Andrei Arshavin, arguing that the
Russian International striker no longer cares about playing for Arsenal. Arshavin was at fault for
Manchester United's winning goal against Arsenal recently, and Lawro believes it's time for the
player to leave the Emirates.
Mark Lawrenson recently claimed that Liverpool's owners would prefer to win the Carling Cup over
finishing 4th in the premier league this season (!), a view that most fans would (hopefully) reject
out of hand. Anfield legend Steve McMahon doesn't agree with Lawro's view, and in a recent
interview, he totally dismissed the idea.
Winning the Carling Cup this season would be a great boost for Liverpool football club, but I'm
sure most fans would agree that finishing 4th must remain the number one priority. Anfield legend
Mark Lawrenson doesn't think so, and he inexplicably believes that the club's owners would - given
the choice - prefer a Carling Cup win over qualification for next season's Champions League.
A couple of weeks ago, Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson claimed on BBC Radio 5 that the deal to
bring Darren Bent to Anfield was 'done', and despite several strong denials from Aston Villa, the
rumours about the prolific goalscorer just won't go away. Transfer speculation can sometimes
unsettle players, Villa winger Gabriel Agbonlahor insists this is not the case with Bent.
Liverpool midfielder Dirk Kuyt has spent lots of time on the substitutes bench this season, and
given the fact he hasn't scored a league goal in eight months now, it is, perhaps, easy to
understand why. Having said that, Anfield Legend Mark Lawrenson doesn't believe that continually
benching the Dutchman is the best solution.
Liverpool midfielder Dirk Kuyt has spent lots of time on the substitutes bench this season, and
given the fact he hasn't scored a league goal in eight months now, it is, perhaps, easy to
understand why. Having said that, Anfield Legend Mark Lawrenson doesn't believe that continually
benching the Dutchman is the best solution.
Former QPR manager Neil Warnock and current QPR thug Joey Barton are involved in an ongoing war of
words at the moment, with Barton yesterday labelling his former manager 'embarrassing'. Never one
to shy away from controversy, Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has now stuck his oar in given his
view on the situation.
Kenny Dalglish recently suggested that Steven Gerrard could be Liverpool's best player. Many fans
would agree with that, but Anfield legend Mark Lawrenson has a different view.In his weekly press
conference last week, Dalglish was asked if Gerrard was the club's greatest player. He responded:"I
wouldn't disagree.
Former team-mates and current professionals were among the mourners who attended the funeral of
former Liverpool and Everton defender Gary Ablett.
The 46-year-old died on New Year's Day after a 16-month battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish and Everton boss David Moyes were present at the city's Anglican
Cathedral along with many of Ablett's team-mates – including John Barnes, Alan Hansen, Mark
Lawrenson, Duncan Ferguson, Matt Jackson and David Unsworth – and other contemporaries from the
1980s and early 1990s.
Liverpool's chances of making the top four seem to be dissipating with every home game, and after
fourteen points dropped at Anfield so far this season, the heat is most definitely on for Kenny
Dalglish's underachieving team. Most fans probably see finishing outside the top four as a major
failure, but, unsurprisingly, Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has a different view.
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson is often reviled by fans for his outspoken views on the club, and
when asked about Glen Johnson's recent tackle against Man City, the European Cup winning defender
was in typically blunt form.Speaking to The Mirror, Lawrenson, who put in a few crunching tackles
during his time at Anfield (!
It's been a tough week for Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, and the Italian has been
particularly vocal about refereeing decisions, injuries and other issues that he feels are
impacting on his team. Some people may be sympathetic to Mancini's 'plight', but Liverpool legend
Mark Lawrenson is not one of them.
BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson reckons Thierry Henry won't find the net in another competitive game for
Arsenal before he jets back to America. The ex-Liverpool defender is refusing to join the Henry
love-in and says he would be happy to wager that Henry's days of scoring in the Premier League are
over. In his BBC [.
Last week, Liverpool FC begrudgingly accepted Luis Suarez's 8 match ban for using 'insulting words
which included a reference to Patrice Evra's colour', and many fans will be hoping that this means
an end to the club's (arguably) misguided public announcements on the issue. However, Liverpool
legend Mark Lawrenson has revealed that the club is still 'very unhappy', and may pursue the issue
in the
Liverpool's bad-boy Luis Suarez is Europe's £30million wanted man.
Top clubs on the continent are queuing up to offer the Uruguayan ace, currently serving an
eight-match ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra, an escape route from his Premier League
hell.
La Liga leaders Real Madrid, loaded French outfit Paris St-Germain and Serie A giants Inter Milan
and Juventus would all be interested in taking Suarez, 25 later this month, away from Anfield in
the summer.
Liverpool's bad-boy Luis Suarez is Europe's £30million wanted man.
Top clubs on the continent are queuing up to offer the Uruguayan ace, currently serving an
eight-match ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra, an escape route from his Premier League
hell.
La Liga leaders Real Madrid, loaded French outfit Paris St-Germain and Serie A giants Inter Milan
and Juventus would all be interested in taking Suarez, 25 later this month, away from Anfield in
the summer.
With Luis Suarez suspended, and Andy Carroll not scoring regularly, Liverpool are in the market for
a 'fox in the box' type striker to (regularly) put away the multitude of chances created every
game. Credible rumours (confirmed by Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson) suggest that Darren Bent is
on his way to Anfield, and that's great news, but Liverpool should also (IMO) pull out all the
stops to
Two days ago, Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson claimed on BBC Radio 5 that the deal to bring Darren
Bent to Anfield was 'done', and despite several strong denials from Aston Villa, the rumours about
the prolific goalscorer just won't go away. Given the underwhelming impact of the club's
high-priced British recruits, it's understandable that fans will be wary of the splashing the cash
on another
FA officials studying the video of Manchester City's 3-0 win over Liverpool have retrospectively
awarded Martin krtel an imaginary three game ban following Roberto Mancini's persuasive waving of
an imaginary card.
The Imaginary Appeal panel is set to meet on Thursday to imagine what punishment they imagine
would be appropriate.
FA officials studying the video of Manchester City's 3-0 win over Liverpool have retrospectively
awarded Martin krtel an imaginary three game ban following Roberto Mancini's persuasive waving of
an imaginary card.
The Imaginary Appeal panel is set to meet on Thursday to imagine what punishment they imagine
would be appropriate.
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has claimed that Liverpool are very close to sealing a deal to sign
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent.Speaking on BBC Radio 5 last night prior to Liverpool's game with
Man City, Lawrenson told Mark Pougatch that there were 'massive rumours' in Liverpool that the deal
to bring Bent to Anfield was 'already done'.
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson expects struggling Liverpool striker Andy Carroll to play against
his old club tonight, but suggests that if he doesn't make the first XI, it could mean his days are
numbered at Anfield. Writing in his column for the BBC, Lawro - who admitted it was like 'Groundhog
Day' watching Liverpool - argued: "Luis Suarez's suspension for his gesture to fans at Fulham means
- Kop That: Jamie Redknapp: Arsenal need to re-sign Thierry Henry http://t.co/Fy2YzhvQ 23:39:55,
2011-12-25
- Kop That: Boxing Day can make football smile again after shocking week http://t.co/kPstYng0
23:09:52, 2011-12-25
- Kop That: Referees are picking on Craig Bellamy, says Liverpool's Kenny Dalglish http://t.
Prior to last Wednesday's game at Wigan, Liverpool players were proudly prancing around in Luis
Suarez T-Shirts in an (arguably) misguided show of support. It was uncomfortable to watch, but
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson believes there may have been method behind Kenny Dalglish's
madness.
Back in February 2011, the Guardian's 'The Gallery' humorously predicted Gary Neville's next
career direction in response to the news of his imminent retirement. Unfortunately, he became
neither a Tellytubby or an Egyptian rebel instead, replacing Andy Gray as the man tasked with
analysing games for Sky Sports; and, boy, has he done it well.
Back in February 2011, the Guardian's 'The Gallery' humorously predicted Gary Neville's next
career direction in response to the news of his imminent retirement. Unfortunately, he became
neither a Tellytubby or an Egyptian rebel instead, replacing Andy Gray as the man tasked with
analysing games for Sky Sports; and, boy, has he done it well.
Former Liverpool player Mark Lawrenson is often criticised by fans for his outspoken views on the
club, and when asked about Liverpool's top 4 chances a earlier today, the European Cup winning
defender was in typically honest form.Speaking on Football Focus, Lawrenson argued:"To make the top
4: City, obviously; United, Tottenham, and I'm going with Chelsea.
Is Group C of the Euro 2012 finals Croatia, Italy, Ireland and Spain the most catholic group in
international football tournament finals history? That thought occurred with the fourth team in two
of next summer's groups still to be drawn out and Italy's and England's balls still to be opened.
When Saturday Comes magazine asked the question of one of the 2002 World Cup finals groups – also
involving Italy and Croatia, alongside Mexico and Ecuador so it wasn't an original thought (when I
have one, I'll surely let you know).
Lawro on Euro 2012: Golden Silva will take the tournament by storm
Mark Lawrenson assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the top players from the big nations
going for glory at Euro 2012... SPAIN Because of the season David Silva is having in the Premier
League, the Manchester City star could be Spain's main man in the Euros.
- Kop That: Police quiz race-row Terry under caution http://t.co/1W8A23Gw 23:09:50,
2011-11-28
- Kop That: Andre Villas-Boas is up for the Cup http://t.co/x5cdfVqg 22:55:18, 2011-11-28
- Kop That: Liverpool are the League Cup kings http://t.co/q7cfwHDs 22:55:14, 2011-11-28
- Kop That: Shearer: Gary was coming to stay at mine next week http://t.
Mark Lawrenson blog: It's the man Gary Speed was that makes this so hard to
accept
Gary Speed was in typical mood laughing, joking, full of enthusiasm about life, his career and
family. That was on Saturday afternoon at the BBC studios. Myself and Alan Shearer sat watching the
lunchtime kick-off, preparing for Match of the Day.
1. Anton Ferdinand (QPR) 2. Mark Lawrenson (MOTD) 3. Ryan Shawcross (Stoke) 4. Glenn Whelan (Stoke)
5. Heidar Helguson (QPR)
Here is the provisional line-up for today's game against Manchester City at Anfield.
As reported earlier, a distraught Craig Bellamy has pulled out of the Liverpool team as a result of
Gary Speed's death this morning.
TEAM: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Enrique, Lucas, Adam, Henderson, Kuyt, Suarez, Downing
SUBS: Doni, Carra, Kelly, Coates, Spearing, Maxi, Carroll
I know I go on about this a lot but, once again, a player who scored in the previous game has been
dropped.
