28 Facts About Ian Lawlor

Ian John Lawlor was born on 27 October 1994 and is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Doncaster Rovers.

Ian Lawlor would join Oldham Athletic on a season-long loan in 2020.

Ian Lawlor has played for the Republic of Ireland at youth level and received call-ups to the first team.

Ian Lawlor's father, John, was a goalkeeper at a junior level and inspired his son, helping him with training beyond that which was scheduled for him.

Ian Lawlor went to school at Chanel College in Dublin, playing football for his school team.

Ian Lawlor was a regular for Manchester City's development side, initially taking the number one spot following Eirik Johansen's loan to Scunthorpe United.

Ian Lawlor played both legs as the development side lost the Under-21 Premier League Cup final to Reading.

Ian Lawlor received his first experience of playing senior football following an emergency loan move Barnet on 13 December 2015, necessitated by injuries to Graham Stack and Jamie Stephens.

Ian Lawlor went straight into goal for a match against Yeovil Town.

Ian Lawlor made a total of 5 appearances, keeping one clean sheet.

Ian Lawlor made his debut 2 days later in an FA Cup match against Bradford City, in which he kept a clean sheet.

Ian Lawlor went on to make 12 league appearances, keeping five clean-sheets, and three FA Cup appearances for the Shakers.

Ian Lawlor joined the Manchester City first team again in pre-season for a match against Bayern Munich, alongside Willy Caballero and fellow youth teamers Angus Gunn and Billy O'Brien.

Ian Lawlor was assigned the number 45 for the upcoming season.

Ian Lawlor was signed by League Two leaders Doncaster Rovers on 13 January 2017 to compete with first team goalkeepers Marko Marosi and Ross Etheridge.

Ian Lawlor suffered a minor groin injury against Leyton Orient on 18 March 2017 which resulted in him being substituted at half time.

Ian Lawlor started his first full season with Doncaster Rovers as the first choice goalkeeper, keeping a clean sheet in the season opener against Gillingham.

Ian Lawlor played his first cup match for the club in an EFL Cup tie against Bradford City on 8 August 2017.

On 19 July 2021, Ian Lawlor signed a two-year deal with Scottish Premiership side Dundee.

Ian Lawlor made a debut of sorts for the team in the Scottish Challenge Cup, playing for Dundee B as the one designated 'overage' player in the side.

Ian Lawlor would make his debut for Dundee in a Scottish Cup victory over Dumbarton.

Ian Lawlor would remain Dundee's starting keeper until suffering a concussion during Dundee's Scottish Cup win over Airdrieonians.

Ian Lawlor made a total of six appearances as an under-19 and made his under-21 debut against Qatar.

In October 2016, Ian Lawlor was called into the senior squad again for World Cup qualifying following an injury to Keiren Westwood.

In May 2018, Ian Lawlor was one of six goalkeepers called up to a provisional squad for matches against Celtic, France and United States.

Ian Lawlor plays at a good tempo and if he has to kick, he kicks a hell of a way.

Ian Lawlor struck up a good relationship with fellow Irish goalkeeper Shay Given during their time together at Manchester City, often receiving advice from him.

Ian Lawlor has developed a good working relationship with Joe Hart.