Career
Prior to coaching, he had a successful playing career in England, Wales and Club career Prior to becoming a football player, Lawrence worked as a supermarket attendant in Portuguese of Spain. He later joined the Defence Force and became eligible to play for their football team Defence Force.
Lawrence signed for for a fee of £100,000 in 2001, joining from Defence Force of his native Trinidad, becoming the third Trinidadian at along with Hector Sam and Carlos Edwards.
Before signing for, he had trials at Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers. After some poor performances when he first joined the club, Lawrence went on to become a valued and popular player at the Welsh club, winning the 2003-2004 Player of the Season award.
He has also become the first player to play at a World Cup, starting all three of his country"s games. He signed for City on 16 August 2006 after had lost central defender and skipper Garry Monk to injury.
On 30 September 2008 it was announced he had joined Crewe Alexandra on a 4-month loan until January.
On 30 December 2008 the loan was extended until the end of the 2008-2009 campaign, but he returned to the Liberty Stadium at the end of his loan spell on 2 May. Lawrence was released from his contract after two years with City on 4 May, with his former loan employers Crewe Alexandra interested in a permanent move. In September 2009 He signed a deal to play for San Juan Jabloteh in his native Trinidad.
On 18 March 2010 manager Dean Saunders revealed that Lawrence was training at his former club along with fellow former player Kristian O"Leary.
Lawrence has been an important player for the national team, having made his debut on 18 March 2000. On 16 November 2005, he (in his 61st cap) scored the goal against Bahrain that awarded a ticket to the 2006 World Cup.
He played every minute of his country"s campaign in Germany as the Soca Warriors secured an impressive 0–0 draw against Sweden and gave England a run for their money. He is also the player who approached Portuguese Vale"s Chris Birchall and asked him if he was interested in representing (Chris" mother was born there).
International Goals Lawrence joined Wigan Athletic as a coach in October 2010 after impressing Spanish manager Roberto Martinez on a trial during the 2010/11 pre-season.
When Martinez was appointed as manager of Everton, Lawrence was appointed as first-team development coach.