player and then coach Stuart Munro to play for National Soccer League powerhouse South Melbourne FC in the last season of the NSL.
Laurie was one of the first six signings for the newly formed Hyundai A-League club Sydney FC, although later he was released from his contract via mutual consent, making just one appearance in his time with the blues.
The inaugural coach of Sydney FC was German World Cup winner Pierre Littbarski, with whom Laurie had a falling-out.
A number of A-League Clubs have chased Laurie after the Victorian Premier league finals finished, although he opted to have a stint in Asia with Shanghai Shenhua.
Laurie was given his first senior head managing position at Victorian State League 2 North West side Geelong SC in 2015.