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

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

England are numerically outnumbered in the midfield.
Mark Lawrenson

Exeter City's trip to Old Trafford will be a great day for their fans but that is about it - they won't get the result they want against Manchester United.
Mark Lawrenson

Figo is as important to England as Beckham is.
Mark Lawrenson

He can be as good as he wants to be; that's how good he can be.
Mark Lawrenson

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

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

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

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

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

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