Dennis Lawrence vs Kenwyne Jones
Trinidad & Tobago against Trinidad & Tobago. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Dennis Lawrence
Trinidad & Tobago · 2001–06 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 78
- Rank in Trinidad & Tobago
- #7 of 33
- Clubs
- Wrexham A.F.C., Swansea City A.F.C., Crewe Alexandra
In Riffa on 16 November 2005, with Trinidad and Tobago 90 minutes from a first World Cup, the 6ft 7in defender scored the only goal of the night against Bahrain in the 49th minute. Every minute of the 2006 finals in Germany followed, including the goalless draw with Sweden, along with the 2001 Caribbean Cup and its MVP award, the Football League Trophy with Wrexham in 2005, and 89 caps. Career record: club career at Wrexham A.F.C., Swansea City A.F.C., Crewe Alexandra.
Kenwyne Jones
Trinidad & Tobago · 2006–11 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 81
- Rank in Trinidad & Tobago
- #5 of 33
- Clubs
- W Connection, Southampton, Cardiff City
Stoke were a goal down in the 2011 FA Cup final when Jones got the clearest sight of goal in the whole match at Wembley on 14 May, and Joe Hart pushed it away. He gave Trinidad and Tobago 91 caps and 23 goals, was part of the 2006 World Cup squad and took the Chaconia Medal, cost Stoke a club record £8 million, shared their scoring lead in 2010-11, and won the Championship on loan at Bournemouth. Career record: club career at W Connection, Southampton, Cardiff City.
The verdict
The almanac puts Kenwyne Jones ahead by 3 rating points, 81 against 78.
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