Tony Lawrence (soccer) explained

Tony Lawrence
Fullname:Anthony Lawrence
Birth Date:1 February 1946
Birth Place:London, England
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1970
Clubs1:Toronto Emerald
Years2:1971–1972
Clubs2:Toronto Ukraina
Years3:1976
Clubs3:Serbian White Eagles
Years4:1976
Clubs4:Toronto Italia
Nationalyears1:1976
Nationalteam1:Canada Olympic
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0

Anthony Lawrence (born 1 February 1946) is a Canadian former soccer player who competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[1]

In 1970, Lawrence played in the Toronto and District Soccer League with Toronto Emerald.[2] Lawrence played in the National Soccer League in 1971 with Toronto Ukraina.[3] He re-signed with Ukraina for the 1972 season.[4] In 1976, he signed with the Serbian White Eagles.[5] After a pay dispute with the White Eagles he was granted his release from his contract.[6] He played with league rivals Toronto Italia for the remainder of the 1976 season.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418051132/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/la/tony-lawrence-1.html. dead. 18 April 2020. 17 April 2014. Sports Reference.
  2. News: Waring. Ed. 27 July 1970. Toronto Irish chip Emerald for 5-3 win. 16. The Globe and Mail.
  3. News: 26 May 1971. Ukraina led to victory by Lawrence. 30. The Globe and Mail.
  4. News: 19 June 1972. Toronto Italia defeated 3-0 by touring team from Portugal. S7. The Globe and Mail.
  5. News: Kernaghan. Jim. 7 April 1976. Soccer team is going all out. C6. Toronto Star.
  6. News: 24 June 1976. Stars' Saturday foes short-staffed. 27. Windsor Star.
  7. News: 25 August 1976. Four Stars to gain World Cup look. 37. Windsor Star.