Lawro Acting Like a Total Prick

LONDON, ENGLAND - Respected football pundit and former Liverpool defender Mark 'Lawro' Lawrenson caused consternation on the set of BBC1's Football Focus programme today. Lawrenson repeatedly made snide comments, often appearing aloof and disinterested. In the words of one runner, Lawro, normally known for his sardonic wit and laid-back personality, was acting "like a prick".

When asked by presenter Dan Walker what he thought of Burnley's survival chances, Lawrenson did not respond, acknowledging the question only by rolling his eyes theatrically. Lee Dixon's humourous observation on Leeds' recent poor form was met by an audible groan from Lawrenson, who spent the entire duration of filming chain smoking and damaging the sofa with the end of his pen.

After Dixon made a minor statistical error whilst discussing Sunderland's fall down the table, Lawrenson loudly commented that "we need Alan Hansen back", a comment that drew gasps of outrage from the gallery. In a scene edited out before broadcast, Lawrenson instructed Walker to "fuck off" when questioned over his pre-season prediction that Liverpool would top the league.

Questioned by angry producers as to the reason for his poor conduct, Lawrenson stated that he "didn't really give a shit" if he had upset people, before stubbing out his cigarette on the desk and strutting out of the studio.