http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/ Mark Lawrenson's column provides his opinions on the latest blues news and world of Everton FC. en-gb http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/05/13/mark-lawrenson-board-needs-to-match-the-commitment-of-manager-64375-20899798/ Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/05/13/mark-lawrenson-board-needs-to-match-the-commitment-of-manager-64375-20899798/ THE question for Everton at the end of the season shouldn’t be: ‘What does David Moyes want to do?’ http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/04/29/mark-lawrenson-lescott-paying-price-of-versatility-64375-20833319/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/04/29/mark-lawrenson-lescott-paying-price-of-versatility-64375-20833319/ WHEN it comes to individual awards, Joleon Lescott pays a price for versatility. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/04/15/mark-lawrenson-no-disgrace-in-fifth-placed-finish-64375-20764494/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/04/15/mark-lawrenson-no-disgrace-in-fifth-placed-finish-64375-20764494/ DAVID MOYES reckons his players could do with a holiday – which is right because they’re currently playing like there’s nothing left in the tank. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/03/11/mark-lawrenson-everton-must-start-taking-their-chances-64375-20603089/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:11:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/03/11/mark-lawrenson-everton-must-start-taking-their-chances-64375-20603089/ IT’S been a gradual learning process for Everton this season. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/02/12/mark-lawrenson-moyes-has-dealt-with-yakubu-in-correct-manner-64375-20463834/ Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/02/12/mark-lawrenson-moyes-has-dealt-with-yakubu-in-correct-manner-64375-20463834/ DAVID MOYES has dealt swiftly with Yakubu’s failure to report back in time for training – and at the same time handed out a message that no-one at the club can take their place in the first team for granted. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/02/12/mark-lawrenson-extra-overseas-game-is-an-unworkable-scheme-64375-20463820/ Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/02/12/mark-lawrenson-extra-overseas-game-is-an-unworkable-scheme-64375-20463820/ IT IS little wonder football supporters have given a resounding thumbs down to the idea of taking Premier League matches around the world. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/01/22/mark-lawrenson-everton-s-best-chance-yet-to-reach-wembley-64375-20377236/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/01/22/mark-lawrenson-everton-s-best-chance-yet-to-reach-wembley-64375-20377236/ THEY might be trailing the country’s best domestic cup team of the last few years – but Everton will never have a better chance of beating Chelsea than tomorrow night. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/01/08/mark-lawrenson-everton-must-go-on-the-defensive-tonight-64375-20322371/ Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:25:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/01/08/mark-lawrenson-everton-must-go-on-the-defensive-tonight-64375-20322371/ EVERTON might have had one cup scare this week – but being frightened of Chelsea is not the way to go about their Carling Cup semi-final first leg at Stamford Bridge tonight. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/01/01/loyalty-to-david-moyes-is-a-lesson-to-other-clubs-64375-20301007/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2008/01/01/loyalty-to-david-moyes-is-a-lesson-to-other-clubs-64375-20301007/ IF chairmen across the land are struggling for a New Year resolution, they could do worse than turn to Goodison Park for inspiration. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/12/11/mark-lawrenson-yakubu-s-goals-and-selection-options-prove-key-64375-20231748/ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/12/11/mark-lawrenson-yakubu-s-goals-and-selection-options-prove-key-64375-20231748/ WHEN David Moyes committed a record-breaking transfer fee to bringing Ayegbeni Yakubu to Goodison Park, he was guaranteed one thing – goals. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/11/27/mark-lawrenson-tim-cahill-a-natural-in-supporting-the-striker-if-only-he-were-english-64375-20165039/ Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/11/27/mark-lawrenson-tim-cahill-a-natural-in-supporting-the-striker-if-only-he-were-english-64375-20165039/ WHERE England got it so badly wrong, Everton are getting it right. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/11/20/mark-lawrenson-a-change-of-attitude-not-coach-is-needed-for-england-64375-20131704/ Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/11/20/mark-lawrenson-a-change-of-attitude-not-coach-is-needed-for-england-64375-20131704/ THERE’S no doubt in my mind that Steve McClaren has to be the man to take England in to the Euro 2008 finals if they get the result they need against Croatia tomorrow. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/11/13/mark-lawrenson-david-moyes-reaps-rewards-for-giving-chance-to-tim-cahill-64375-20099040/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/11/13/mark-lawrenson-david-moyes-reaps-rewards-for-giving-chance-to-tim-cahill-64375-20099040/ IT’S obvious in the short time he’s been back in the side that Tim Cahill will be central to Everton’s success. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/11/06/mark-lawrenson-yakubu-spurred-on-by-intense-competition-64375-20066064/ Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/11/06/mark-lawrenson-yakubu-spurred-on-by-intense-competition-64375-20066064/ NO surprise to see Yakubu suddenly spring into life and start scoring. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/10/16/mark-lawrenson-dilemmas-for-both-sides-ahead-of-derby-64375-19958358/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:57:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/10/16/mark-lawrenson-dilemmas-for-both-sides-ahead-of-derby-64375-19958358/ IT’S difficult to predict a Merseyside derby result at the best of times. This week it’s almost impossible. But forecasting what sort of game it will be like isn’t as difficult – cagey with not a lot of goals. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/10/09/mark-lawrenson-still-a-good-week-for-everton-64375-19919178/ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 07:24:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/10/09/mark-lawrenson-still-a-good-week-for-everton-64375-19919178/ DEFEAT at Newcastle on Sunday doesn’t prevent this past week being a very good one for Everton. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/10/02/mark-lawrenson-metalist-tie-can-make-or-break-the-season-64375-19879033/ Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/10/02/mark-lawrenson-metalist-tie-can-make-or-break-the-season-64375-19879033/ EVERTON had a tough time of it when they were last in Europe two years ago. They got two shocking draws and even they even the best referee in the world couldn’t save them when Pierluigi Collina did them out of a goal against Villarreal in the Champions League. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/09/18/mark-lawrenson-real-test-for-season-awaits-everton-now-64375-19805943/ Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/09/18/mark-lawrenson-real-test-for-season-awaits-everton-now-64375-19805943/ EVERTON’S deep-felt disappointment at failing to get anything from the game against champions Manchester United is being held up as a measure of their progress. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/09/11/steven-gerrard-can-provide-creative-spark-needed-against-russia-64375-19765851/ Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/09/11/steven-gerrard-can-provide-creative-spark-needed-against-russia-64375-19765851/ ENGLAND’S hopes of making the finals of Euro 2008 hinge on the next two games against Russia. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/09/04/gravesen-s-return-could-be-bargain-64375-19732045/ Mon, 03 Sep 2007 23:30:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-columnists/mark-lawrenson-column/2007/09/04/gravesen-s-return-could-be-bargain-64375-19732045/ IT’S not often I’ve backed Steve McClaren’s judgement since he became England manager. But in saying he expects Steven Gerrard to feature in both of the vital forthcoming qualifiers at Wembley against Israel and Russia is a good call.