Tom Lawrence’s “sensational” goal helped Rangers defeat Kilmarnock 4-1 at Ibrox on Sunday, May 5. Michael Stewart praised the goal. With the Gers ahead 2-1 at the break, Lawrence was brought on as a second-half replacement and scored his team’s third goal three minutes later.
The attacking midfielder, who is thirty years old, impressed Stewart with the quality of his hit. He used a couple of deft moves to get away from his marker and then launched a long-range shot. “This was a sensational goal,” Stewart commented in a May 5 BBC Sportscene interview. “Todd Cantwell didn’t appear very delighted when he was scoring, but I believe he needs to realize that it’s about the team as a whole and Tom Lawrence coming on; there’s no mistake about his incredible skill.
With his injuries and his slow recovery, it’s been a very frustrating time for him to play for the Rangers. However, this goal is outstanding from beginning to end. From the moment he picks up the ball and uses his first touch to round a defender, to his second to get back on his right foot and open up the goal, and to his third into the corner, the goalkeeper has no chance at all. It’s truly outstanding from Tom Lawrence.
Tom Lawrence battles for Rangers’ future at Ibrox Because of his pre-season injury struggles, Lawrence only made seven appearances in the Scottish Premiership before the start of the season, which has reduced his impact.
This year, he has played in more games, but he has only played the entire ninety minutes once, on April 17 at Dens Park in a 0-0 tie against Dundee. He has also frequently entered the game as a substitute or been taken off. His minimal playing time is probably mostly due to his fitness, as head coach Philippe Clement is obviously being cautious with his aggressive midfield player.
But his talent is evident, and the way he scored against Kilmarnock may convince the Belgian manager to play Lawrence over Todd Cantwell in the forthcoming Old Firm derby against Celtic at Parkhead on May 11—a game that will probably determine the championship. If Lawrence wants to add another trophy to the Rangers trophy collection this season, they will undoubtedly need his quality, whether he plays from the start or off the bench.
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