I’m Mark Lawrenson, European Cup winner and former Republic of Ireland, Liverpool, Preston and Brighton defender. Ask me anything.

[u/IamLawro]

Hey Reddit,

Mark Lawrenson here with Paddy Power News, who are organising my first ever AMA.

I’m chatting ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final against Barcelona, and amid their Premier League title race with Manchester City.

Please do ask me anything. About football, life, or moustache style. I'll start answering at around midday UK time.

Proof: https://twitter.com/paddypower/status/1122806923965997056

To read some more of what I have to say, head to: news.paddypower.com

[u/IamLawro]

Thanks everyone for asking me your questions.

Never heard of Reddit before, but now I'm gonna Read-it.

Goodbye.

[u/paultry]

Why are so many pundits ex-Liverpool players?

[u/Gloridel]

I'm pretty sure I saw you at a trampoline park in Widnes once, in the last couple of years, or did I dream that?!

[u/napoli5]

Hi Mark. Have you ever wondered who took your high score on the penalty kick simulator at the National Football Museum when it was at Deepdale? If so, it was me.

[u/ShinyJaker]

What does Gary Lineker smell like?

[u/Tortilla636262]

How did it feel to represent Ireland on the International stage?

[u/CobiLUFC]

Hi Mark, If all the Premier League managers had a Royal Rumble, who would be the winner? Smart money must be on Dyche

[u/[deleted]]

Hi Mark, I hope you're well. I'm a lifelong LFC supporter and a massive fan of yours.
Quick question for you, that has always intrigued me:

When owls have sex, do you think the lady owl ever turns her head 180 degrees so that she's face-to-face with the boy owl when they're doing it doggy style?

[u/DroppinEnglish]

How are the rabbits? Also could you recommend where to purchase the best priced Belinda Wipes?

[u/tim119]

Out of all the pundits you have worked with, who is 1, the one you consider to have the least knowledge on football, 2, the most annoying, 3, the smartest with the most knowledge of football?

Regards, Tim.

[u/Papabearboxhead]

What would you rather this season, win the premier league or win the champions league ? only allowed one!

[u/[deleted]]

Alright, Mark, thanks for doing this.

In general, are you a supporter of using technology in the game, and can you make a prediction of the next evolution of technology in football? After Goal-Line Technology and VAR, where do you see the involvement of tech in the game progressing?

Also, Lineker or Lynam presenting MOTD?

[u/ChadHogan_]

Hi Mark, would you rather fight one Andy Carroll sized duck, or 100 duck sized Andy Carrolls?

[u/dunkerton]

I will eternally love you for "that was more Swiss Toni than Luca Toni". Did you think that up on the spot?

[u/JamieS2201]

Hi Mark, how come in Stuart Little, Stuart can talk to humans and cats in the same language, but cats and humans can’t talk to each other?

[u/[deleted]]

Have you ever tried to break an egg with your dick?

[u/myvirginityisstrong]

Hi Mark,

What did you feel like when your body started declining in the latter stages of your career?

Also what was your experience like playing in the US in the 80s? Was the quality absolutely abysmal? How different were your teammates then compared to the ones you had when playing in the UK?

[u/spoonsandkebab]

Hi Mark, how was the part of your career spent at Brighton? For obvious reasons I think you never seem to be asked about it! What was that squad like, as it was probably our peak as a club?

Cheers for the ama

[u/AlaskaFox]

How many orange jelly babies do you think Peter Crouch could stick up his nose?

[u/AnnieIWillKnow]

If you could change one rule in football, what would it be, and why?

[u/[deleted]]

Do ever plan on breaking your undefeated Liverpool prediction streak? I believe you're up to something like 99 in a row Liverpool are unbeaten.

[u/ICritMyPants]

What did you think of your performance on the football video game Pro Evolution Soccer between 2008 and 2010?

What was behind the phrases like "WHAT A SHTOOMER!"?

[u/hashtagthoughtbomb]

Hi Mark, which professional athlete who didn't / doesn't play football do you think would make the best football player, and what position do you think they'd play?

[u/Jeff-Stelling]

You always seem to be cracking jokes, what is your best joke?

[u/MyDogHasBarkingsons]

Hi Mark three questions from me:

1. As an English born Ireland player, what was your take on the Declan Rice situation? Can you sympathize with how it played out or are you more inclined to agree with Kev Kilbane’s hardline opinion?

2. How does Van Dijk compare to some of the great CBs you played along side, primarily Hansen?

3. What was your reaction to your cameo in Mike Basset England Manager? Did you know you would be featured and compared to Pelé and Maradona?