FA Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea.Over the years, he's also been a regular on Match of the Day and Final Score, and is perhaps best known for weaving his sense of humour into his punditry.
During today's Football Focus show, a special montage was played highlighting some of his amusing memories in the hotseat.While the tributes continued for the punditry icon, Dion Dublin also added a few words in a touching tribute.
Standing on the Wembley terraces next to Lawro, he said: "Having done this show now for so many years, I had Lawro and Crooksy - they were kind of my mentors when I came into it."I've listened to these guys and they've got me to this position right now.
I've been doing this show for years, a lot of it is down to the seniors."We always respect our seniors, so listen, I want to say happy retirement and well done, and thank you." Lawro was quick to chime back, and rather amusingly added: "Now I feel like a really old buffer!"But the tributes didn't finish there.
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