Nigel Spackman was appointed manager at the New Den, but Lawrence did not play competitively under him, as he moved to rivals Crystal Palace to rekindle his partnership with Darren Ward. After an average first season, Lawrence began to excel under the leadership of Neil Warnock at Selhurst Park.
Nigel Spackman was appointed manager at the New Den, but Lawrence did not play competitively under him. He then joined rivals Crystal Palace to partner with Darren Ward again. After a mediocre start, Lawrence flourished under Neil Warnock's guidance at Selhurst Park.