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:
Not only is he terrible at predictions, Mark Lawrenson is also a terrible commentator!
— InstaHammer ⚒ (@insta_hammer) March 11, 2016
Mark Lawrenson commentates like he should be covering a Year 2 primary school match.
— West Ham Central (@WestHam_Central) March 11, 2016
Did Mark Lawrenson just say 'take a chill pill'?
During an FA cup quarter final?
On national TV?
This isn't Phoenix Nights is it?
— Matt Hibbert (@MattHibbert) March 11, 2016
I'm liking the choose audio feature on match of the day. Now I don't have to listen to Mark Lawrenson moan for 90 minutes
— David Hartmann (@dave_h_avfc) March 11, 2016
Mark Lawrenson is definitely the type of guy who claps when the plane lands.
— Ross Shaw (@RossGShaw) March 11, 2016
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.