Liam Lawrence: Biography, Facts and Career

Liam Lawrence (born 14 December 1981) is a former professional footballer who played as a right winger. He is currently interim head coach of Stoke City Under-21s. Lawrence started his career at his local club Mansfield Town, after impressing at the Field Mill he signed for Sunderland in June 2005. He joined Stoke City, on loan in 2006, and made his move permanent in January 2007. He became a key player for Stoke, and helped the club to promotion to the Premier League in 2008, earning himself Player of the Year award. In September 2010, he signed for Portsmouth on loan, and signed permanently in the January transfer window. With Portsmouth in financial difficulties he spent time out on loan at Cardiff City and joined Greek side PAOK in the summer of 2012. He then returned to England for a brief spell at Barnsley in 2014 before joining Shrewsbury Town, captaining the side to promotion to League One in his only full season before a free transfer to Bristol Rovers. Born in England, Lawrence made his international debut for the Republic of Ireland in 2009, and earned 15 caps in a two-year spell.

Quick facts about Liam Lawrence

• Full name: Liam Lawrence
• Born: 1981-12-14
• Nationality: United Kingdom
• Known as: Athlete
• Wikidata ID: Q547454

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