Lawrence becomes signing number 4 with more on the way!

Last updated : 25 June 2004 By John Jenkin
Liam Lawrence
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Liam had this to say on joining Mick McCarthy's ever growing squad.

"I'm absolutely over the moon to join Sunderland.  It's a great chance for me to move up two divisions and show people what I can do."

"I like getting forward, getting crosses in and trying to score goals myself," adding,  "I've played mainly on the right for Mansfield. I like to play in the centre and I can play on the left.

"I'm not an out and out winger and I've not got blistering pace but I'm good with the ball and can link up with the midfield and forwards."

"I've always been impresssed with the club and very impressed with the fans, they have a huge away following.  The atmosphere on the telly for the games I saw at the Stadium of Light looked different class."

Mick McCarthy isn't about to end his transfer dealings there, with Steve Caldwell expected to sign next week, Sam Parkin could still be coming to the SOL due to Smith and Byfield stalling on new contracts, a number of young portugal stars have been targeted and Sunderland are beleived to be in talks with PSV regarding one of them at the moment.

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