Mark Lawrenson
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Lawrenson (right) playing for the Republic of Ireland in 1982 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mark Thomas Lawrenson | ||
| Date of birth | 2 June 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Preston, Lancashire, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1974–1977 | Preston North End | 73 | (2) |
| 1977–1981 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 152 | (5) |
| 1981–1988 | Liverpool | 332 | (11) |
| 1988–1989 | Barnet | 2 | (0) |
| 1989 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 20 | (3) |
| 1990–1991 | Corby Town | ||
| 1992 | Chesham United | ||
| Total | 488 | (21) | |
| International career | |||
| 1977–1987 | Republic of Ireland | 39 | (5) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1988 | Oxford United | ||
| 1989–1990 | Peterborough United | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Mark Thomas Lawrenson (born 2 June 1957) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is best known for his time at Liverpool, during the 1980s. After a short career as a manager, he then became a radio, television and internet pundit, most prominently with the BBC, until his retirement in 2022. Born and raised in England, Lawrenson qualified to play for the Republic of Ireland through his grandfather, Thomas Crotty, who was born in Waterford.