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Mark Lawrenson is a football expert, but his nasty comments on women have started the worst controversy ever. Is he really sexist or just a misunderstood lad? Let’s uncover one by one and see if he’s worth being called a legend or not.

Born on June 2, 1957, Mark is a name many of us know well, especially for his incredible time at Liverpool during the 70s and 80s. Growing up, Mark was surrounded by football. His dad, Tom, had been a winger for Preston North End, so it’s no surprise that Mark wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. But here's a fun fact - his mom, Theresa, actually hoped he'd become a priest! Quite a different career path, right?
Taking about his early career, Mark's football journey started very early. He went to St. Teresa's Catholic Primary School in Penwortham and then moved on to Preston Catholic College, a Jesuit school. At just 17 years old, he joined his hometown club, Preston North End, in 1974, under the management of World Cup winner Bobby Charlton. Mark quickly stood out and was named Preston's Player of the Year for the 1976–77 season.

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