Ian John Lawlor (born 27 October 1994) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Doncaster Rovers.
Lawlor was born in Dublin and played youth football with Home Farm and Manchester City before starting his professional career with an emergency loan to Barnet.
[5] Lawlor was a regular for Manchester City's development side, initially taking the number one spot following Eirik Johansen's loan to Scunthorpe United.
[8] Lawlor received his first experience of playing senior football following an emergency loan move Barnet on 13 December 2015, necessitated by injuries to Graham Stack and Jamie Stephens.
His displays at Barnet and youth level then earned him a loan move Bury for the rest of the season on 7 January 2016, a side who had monitored him for some time.
[12] In the FA Cup replay against Bradford City, Lawlor saved two penalties as a 10-man Bury emerged victorious from the shootout.
Lawlor joined the Manchester City first team again in pre-season for a match against Bayern Munich, alongside Willy Caballero and fellow youth teamers Angus Gunn and Billy O'Brien.
[17] Lawlor was signed by League Two leaders Doncaster Rovers on 13 January 2017 to compete with first team goalkeepers Marko Maroši and Ross Etheridge.
[21] Lawlor suffered a minor groin injury against Leyton Orient on 18 March 2017 which resulted in him being substituted at half time.
[30] Lawlor made a debut of sorts for the team in the Scottish Challenge Cup, playing for Dundee B as the one designated 'overage' player in the side.
[39][40] In May 2014, he was called up to the senior squad due to Rob Elliot's unavailability, appearing on the bench for friendlies against Italy, Costa Rica and Portugal.
"[44] Lawlor struck up a good relationship with fellow Irish goalkeeper Shay Given during their time together at Manchester City, often receiving advice from him.