Quotes by Mark Lawrenson

• The longer the game went on, you got the feeling that neither side really wanted to lose.
• 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.
• Arguably, Blackburn have got the best forward line in the Premiership. There's no denying that.
• Michael Owen isn't the tallest of lads, but his height more than makes up for that.
• These managers all know their onions and cut their cloth accordingly.
• It's sometimes easier to defend a one goal lead than a two goal lead.
• 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.
• If Plan A fails, they could always revert to Plan A.
• He can be as good as he wants to be; that's how good he can be.
• Figo is as important to England as Beckham is.
• 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.
• England are numerically outnumbered in the midfield.
• Bolton are an established team in the Premiership these days and well respected by the other sides.
• To be a great game, one of the teams has to score first.