Lawrie lägger av med landslagsfotboll
Swanseas stabile mittback Dennis Lawrence, snart 33 år, lägger omgående av med fotboll för hemlandet Trinidad & Tobago. Som skäl anges besvikelse över uteblivna betalningar efter VM i Tyskland förra året. Självklart är också spelarens ålder en viktig faktor i detta beslut. För Trinidad & Tobago Express berättar Lawrence:
"I've always been a team player, but at this moment I think I have to look after my needs and that of my family, which is trying to get the best out of myself for my club. A lot has happened over the last 10 months since our last game in Germany, and it has been very frustrating for me and many others involved in football.I have had a lot of time to think and discuss with my family, friends and agent about my position on the matter at hand. For the record, I will like to say that I fully support my teammates in their stand for what we believe is right".
Han fortsätter:
"Having said this, however, I must add that I do not support the legal action taken against the T&TFF, because I feel that between the players and the T&TFF, we had a good enough relationship to deal with our issues behind closed doors. It is sad to say now that this is not the case. However, I do hope that for the future of T&T football, both sides will soon resolve the matter. I had a lengthy discussion with my agent, family and my close friends and at the moment I think it's the best move. I'm 32 going on 33 and it's not what I wanted to do, but it's in the best interest of me right now. I'm still hoping the payment dispute can be resolved and I'm looking forward to wearing my national colours in the near future as a supporter".
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