Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has been recalling how he signed for the club back in the 1980's.
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"Back in the 80s when I left Brighton, I had the choice between three clubs - Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool. And, in truth, there was not even a decision to make," said the BBC Football pundit.
"United manager Ron Atkinson made a very good offer and I could have earned more at Old Trafford than Anfield, while I met Arsenal manager Terry Neill the night before I joined Liverpool.
"Terry was a great salesman - he gave me the whole Arsenal tradition, marble halls and a potential partnership with David O'Leary and it was very tempting.
"But when Liverpool manager Bob Paisley came in at the very last minute - which was just typical Liverpool - it took me all of about five minutes to make up my mind.
"There were people telling me that I would have to bide my time and spend 18 months in the reserves in the usual Anfield style of introducing players into the club.
"But in eight years there, I only played four reserve games. And, anyway, you must always have faith in your own ability to force your way into the first team."
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