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Mark Lawrenson has just said a pretty disrespectful thing about French people

Published 21:52 20 Oct 2015 BST

Updated 00:11 21 Oct 2015 BST

Robert Redmond
Mark Lawrenson has just said a pretty disrespectful thing about French people

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Some people might say modern society is "too politically correct".

That there's too much control over free-speech and people are too quick to be offended. However, regardless of whether one is easily offended or not, something like this is just unprofessional and unnecessary. Mark Lawrenson was on moaning commentary duty for TV3's coverage of Arsenal's 2-0 win over Bayern Munich, and made an utterly stupid remark about French forward Olivier Giroud. The former Liverpool defender was heard saying: "But he's French so he'll have a big nose, won't he?" https://twitter.com/ColmBoohig/status/656566599508492288 https://twitter.com/WicklowGooner/status/656566704689041408 https://twitter.com/clonmacart/status/656566810104471552 It's as though Lawrenson wants to be relieved of his duties. The commentator gives the impression that he hasn't enjoyed a game of football in about 30 years and is now intent on ruining matches for viewers. Honestly Mark, a five year old wouldn't say something as childish and stupid. https://twitter.com/Eoinporto/status/656569960999854080 https://twitter.com/action81/status/656575112980897793 https://twitter.com/Dg_Taylor10/status/656569271460474880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/Max_Manis/status/656566769973379072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/NiallerGeraghty/status/656566631372595200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Mark Lawrenson has just said a pretty disrespectful thing about French people