Mark Lawrenson

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Why farcical forced pre-match handshakes should be scrapped

    Mark Lawrenson 08:01 11/02/12

    The pre-match handshake is a meaningless farce and should be scrapped. You shake the hand of an opponent one minute and are trying to get him sent off... Read more+

    Jose would be perfect for Spurs but Harry could manage England part-time anyway

      Mark Lawrenson 08:00 11/02/12

      Jose Mourinho would be the perfect choice for Tottenham. And surely Spurs would be a great fit for him. Harry Redknapp will leave the club in a good s... Read more+

      Part-time Redknapp will be better as England boss than full-time Capello

        Mark Lawrenson 21:19 08/02/12

        Harry Redknapp can do the England job part time - and still do better at the Euros than Fabio Capello would have done. Redknapp is the best man for th... Read more+

        Champions League? Newcastle won't even finish in the top six season

          Alan Pardew will not finish in the top six, let alone in the Champions League places. Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool have all been tripping over ­them... Read more+

          Can smart Alex save Arsene Wenger's masterplan?

            Arsene Wenger is his own worst enemy at Arsenal. For 16 years, Wenger set an incredibly high standard, winning trophies, always reaching the top four ... Read more+

            Why Liverpool v United will be like an afternoon at the Colosseum

              Fairclough was a super sub... Arshavin's a stupor sub FA would be on shaky ground if they made Anton greet JT  Kenny Dalglish has given himself a wo... Read more+

              Fairclough was a super sub... Arshavin's a stupor sub

                Why Liverpool v United will be like an afternoon at the Colosseum  FA would be on shaky ground if they made Anton greet JT  The art of substitutions... Read more+

                FA would be on shaky ground if they made Anton greet JT

                  Why Liverpool v United will be like an afternoon at the Colosseum Fairclough was a super sub... Arshavin's a stupor sub  The spotlight will be on pr... Read more+

                  Why high-flying Spurs' trip to City marks a changing of the Premier League guard

                    The changing of the guard in the Premier League has arrived. Tomorrow is about Manchester City and Tottenham rather than Arsenal and Manchester United... Read more+

                    Why Wenger only has himself to blame for lack of bodies and Hughes has a hell of a challenge at QPR

                      Arsene Wenger has had some rotten luck with injuries – and don’t we just know it. They’ve been missing four full-backs for a long time but now appear ... Read more+

                      How to solve this reffing madness over Kompany and Johnson

                        Adebayor slump will rule Spurs out of title Why Moaning Mancini can't expect sympathy  Referees have come a long way in football since the 1960s, 19... Read more+

                        Adebayor slump will rule Spurs out of title

                          How to solve this reffing madness over Kompany and Johnson Why Moaning Mancini can't expect sympathy  Tottenham can win the Premier League – but th... Read more+

                          Why Moaning Mancini can't expect sympathy

                            How to solve this reffing madness over Kompany and Johnson Adebayor slump will rule Spurs out of title  Roberto Mancini will not be getting much sym... Read more+

                            Why Fergie announcing his sell-by date could be a mistake

                              The last time Sir Alex Ferguson announced he was standing down, Manchester United's form went through the floor. That is why it was so surprising to s... Read more+

                              Why Spurs won't win the Premier League

                                Harry Redknapp is in charge of one of the only three teams that can win the Premier League. Tottenham ultimately will fall short in the title race. Bu... Read more+

                                Every day at Everton shows why Moyes is such a remarkable boss

                                  The day David Moyes looks for a new challenge away from Goodison Park is the day Everton should be worried. Until then, Moyes will carry on working mi... Read more+

                                  Lawro's Best and Worst of 2011 starring Fergie, Torres, Parker, Ba and more

                                    Mirror Sport columnist Mark Lawrenson looks back at his highs and lows of 2011. *** Manager of the Year: Sir Alex FergusonFergie celebrated 25 years a... Read more+

                                    Why Liverpool shouldn't confuse supporting Suarez with condoning racism

                                    We have to assume that Kenny Dalglish knows all the evidence surrounding the Luis Suarez case. That would explain Liverpool’s defence of Suarez and th... Read more+

                                    Why Bolton's troubles run deeper than Owen Coyle's management

                                      Owen Coyle is facing major problems at Bolton – and if they go down it could put the whole club’s future in doubt. Why on earth is no-one talking abou... Read more+

                                      Why Chelsea may be a Bridge too far for Cahill

                                        Gary Cahill is set to go to Chelsea in January. But I’m not sure if he will be able to cope at the highest level in the Champions League­­­­­­­­­ and ... Read more+

                                        Why everyone waiting for Manchester City to get the jitters is in for a disappointment

                                          Everyone will be waiting for Manchester City and Roberto Mancini to get the title chasing jitters. People are waiting for that time of the season when... Read more+

                                          Why Fergie has made a big mistake by failing to replace Paul Scholes

                                            Sir Alex Ferguson will be ­regretting not buying a replacement for Paul Scholes in the summer. He went for young players and bought early which is fin... Read more+

                                            Why Frank Lampard needs to get used to sitting on the Chelsea bench and why Owen Coyle isn't under more pressure at Bolton

                                              Frank Lampard is now going to have to show what a professional he is by dealing with his relegation to the Chelsea bench. That’s difficult for a proud... Read more+

                                              Why Fergie has to sign a playmaker like Sneijder or Schweinsteiger to replace Scholes

                                                It was a seismic moment for Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson in Basel. Defeat, exit from the Champions League and time to take stock and wonder... Read more+

                                                Why I think there is an agenda against Luis Suarez

                                                  There does seem to be an agenda against Luis Suarez. It is even damaging Liverpool’s season, such is the spotlight upon Suarez. Let’s get it straight.... Read more+

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                                                  Comment: Why Liverpool need to accept Suarez is more sinner than saint

                                                  Mirror Football Blog 21:30 11/02/12

                                                  Yesterday's Manchester United-Liverpool clash was a perfect opportunity to draw a line under the Sua... Read More+

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                                                  Andy Dunn's Big Match Verdict: Why Rio's grand performance would make him Harry's ideal captain

                                                  Mirror Football Blog 21:30 11/02/12

                                                  The idiotic refusal by Luis Suarez to shake Patrice Evra’s hand, the tunnel bust-up and Fergie’s ­af... Read More+

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                                                  Comment: Why England need to get rid of their cosy club mentality

                                                  Mirror Football Blog 21:30 11/02/12

                                                    I have been in the States this week where the sports news has been majoring on Gisele Bundchen’s pit... Read More+

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                                                    Harry has won our hearts - and now he can make England proud again

                                                    Ian Holloway 21:01 11/02/12

                                                      Harry Redknapp's confession in the witness box that he doesn’t even know how to send an email may ha... Read More+

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                                                      Why I can't wait to face Moyes - my tip to replace Fergie - again

                                                      Ian Holloway 21:00 11/02/12

                                                        I really miss pitting my wits against the best managers in the Premier League. However, next week I’... Read More+

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                                                        Will Juan Sebastian Veron's football career have a fairytale ending?

                                                        Mirror Football Blog 18:07 11/02/12

                                                          For the new season, MirrorFootball is teaming up with some of the blogosphere's best new writers to ... Read More+

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                                                          Tweet my Handshake! The best gags from Manchester United's 2-1 win over Liverpool

                                                          Football Banter 16:09 11/02/12

                                                          Manchester United won the match but inevitably this encounter will be remembered more for the antics... Read More+

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                                                          Watch David Beckham's amazing table football trickshot

                                                          Mirror Football Blog 11:11 11/02/12

                                                            We all know what David Beckham can do on a real football pitch, but it seems old Goldenballs is pret... Read More+

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                                                            Why farcical forced pre-match handshakes should be scrapped

                                                            Mark Lawrenson 08:01 11/02/12

                                                              The pre-match handshake is a meaningless farce and should be scrapped. You shake the hand of an oppo... Read More+

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                                                              Jose would be perfect for Spurs but Harry could manage England part-time anyway

                                                              Mark Lawrenson 08:00 11/02/12

                                                                Jose Mourinho would be the perfect choice for Tottenham. And surely Spurs would be a great fit for h... Read More+

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                                                                What are the odds Suarez and Evra swap shirts at the final whistle? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                                                                Betting Blog 22:00 10/02/12

                                                                The FA reckon Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra should shake hands when they come face to face on Saturda... Read More+

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                                                                United v Liverpool has always been spiky... but it used to be about football too

                                                                Brian Reade 20:59 10/02/12

                                                                  We should have sacked Capello two years ago Why Moyes is the right man for Spurs  Those who think to... Read More+

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