James Lawrie was loaned out to Altrincham in 2011, signed permanently with the club in December that year, and helped the club to win promotion out of the Conference North via the play-offs in 2014.
18 Facts About James Lawrie
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James Lawrie signed with Hednesford Town in June 2017 and then moved on to Nantwich Town 12 months later.
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James Lawrie worked his way through the Port Vale youth team and in July 2007 was offered his first professional contract.
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James Lawrie repaid these kind words the next month in a BBC interview; accepting responsibility for Vale's low standing on behalf of the players, as opposed to bad-management on Glover's part.
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James Lawrie joined Kidderminster Harriers on a one-month loan in February 2010.
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James Lawrie finished the season with one goal in twelve appearances for the "Harriers".
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In July 2010, James Lawrie joined League One club Exeter City on a two-week trial.
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James Lawrie was not offered a contract after an unsuccessful trial.
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James Lawrie then joined Football League newboys Stevenage on trial, before trying his luck at Morecambe, again of League Two.
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James Lawrie ended up signing a one-year deal with AFC Telford United of the Conference North.
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James Lawrie hoped this brace would prove enough to win him a first-team place.
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James Lawrie joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Hednesford Town in June 2017.
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James Lawrie helped the "Dabbers" to reach the play-offs, where they were beaten by Warrington Town in the semi-finals.
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In September 2021, James Lawrie was released by Nantwich, shortly after reaching 100 club appearances.
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In July 2022, James Lawrie joined Northern Premier League Division One West club Hanley Town following their promotion.
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James Lawrie was then called up to the Northern Ireland B team for a friendly with the Scotland B team on 6 May 2009.
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James Lawrie came away with the Player of the Tournament award "The One".
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In May 2009, it was announced that James Lawrie was to be called up to the full Northern Ireland squad for the first time in a friendly with Italy on 6 June 2009.