Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson took part in a ‘What To Do World Cup’ where he supported sports fans with learning disabilities to commentate on some of the tournament’s most famous goals.
The former Reds defender was also put through his paces in a Match of the Day Q&A, facing tricky questions from participants as they looked back on his successful career as a footballer, commentator and pundit.
Lawrenson was working in partnership with Wavertree based social care charity Community Integrated Care, whose aim is to transform lives of the people they support to ensure they can live their best lives possible.
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The fun-filled session was held over Zoom with participants commentating on some of the most famous World Cup goals of all time.
These included Robin van Persie’s spectacular flying header for Holland against Spain in 2014, and the infamous Diego Maradona ‘Hand of God’ goal for Argentina against England in 1986.
“That goal should have definitely been disallowed!” shouted Lawrenson.
Sports Inclusion Communications Manager, Lewis Webster was thrilled with the session. He said: “Community Integrated Care supports people to live their best life possible, and this goes hand-in hand with creating unique and accessible once-in-a-lifetime opportunities such as this.
“We’d like to thank Mark for his time and helping to make this an incredible experience which will be remembered by our football fans for a long time.”
Community Integrated Care’s free ‘What To Do’ website provides people who access care and support in their daily lives with accessible online live activity sessions and special events.
Said Webster: “Isolation, loneliness, and lack of access to opportunities are huge issues faced by people with learning disabilities, autism, dementia and age-related concerns.
“Our programmes are specially designed to engage people who require greater levels of interaction and have the opportunity to develop skills, confidence and showcase their talents.”
To find out more about Community Integrated Care and the work that they do, visit their website: www.communityintegratedcare.co.uk
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