Lawrie Sanchez
Lawrie Sanchez
Lawrence Philip "Lawrie" Sanchezis a Northern Irish football manager and former international football player...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth22 October 1959
against brought england fans home meant northern win
It brought home to us what the win against England meant to the fans and everyone in Northern Ireland.
achievement finish third
If we could finish third it would be a magnificent achievement.
belief believe believed win
I said to them it was about belief to win - when they went out one or two did not believe but by half-time 11 believed it,
capable europeans good group hopefully position teams third
Getting third place in the group would put us in a good position for the Europeans because hopefully there will be one or two teams in our group that we are capable of beating,
fans honest players
But the fans want competitive games, and to be honest so do the players and the backroom staff.
battle came country example fought game good late means playing present squad team
Playing for his country means a lot to him and he has fought his way back into the team. Keith came into the squad late for the game in Azerbaijan and has been ever present since. He is a good example of having to battle your way into the team and keep your place.
although backside football goalkeeper good kick looked neither playing side
Not too many of my side are playing first-team football, and it showed. Too many of them looked rusty. It was a good kick up the backside - although to be honest, neither goalkeeper had much to do.
anybody left performance
They did well. Anybody would have been disappointed to be left out after their performance on Saturday,
anyone chance good qualify winning
They will qualify and they will do well at the World Cup. Once they get there they have as good a chance as anyone of winning it.
bad cup defeat england minor qualify
I think England will still qualify for the World Cup and I think they will look back on this defeat as a minor hiccup, a bad memory,
achieved brought create irish months northern players
I was brought in 18 months ago to create shocks. This one's up there. The players have achieved immortality in Northern Irish folklore. You live for these moments.
aaron difficult games
The games would have been difficult with Aaron and they will be more difficult without him for sure,
dog men train
Usually when we train there are two men and a dog there,
england enjoy fans good hopefully pressure relax team
We can relax now, be professional and enjoy the game. There will be no pressure on us and the fans will hopefully get to see their team give England a good game.