Twitter rips into Mark Lawrenson as he co-commentates on Reading’s cup clash with Palace

Michael Owen might well take a bit of flak for his commentary style, but rarely does he trend on Twitter because of it.

With Mark Lawrenson featuring as a co-commentator during BBC coverage of Reading's FA Cup clash with Crystal Palace, hundreds vented their frustration. Here's a sample of what people were saying about the poor bloke: https://twitter.com/insta_hammer/status/708402662639796226 https://twitter.com/WestHam_Central/status/708402341167439872 https://twitter.com/MattHibbert/status/708399794910314496 https://twitter.com/dave_h_avfc/status/708398983564103680 https://twitter.com/RossGShaw/status/708397334284148737 Being the subject of so many negative tweets might be a bit embarrassing for Lawro, but then again, it's not as bad as this. Or for that matter, this.