Source: Team_Talk
LL cool with Potters stay
iam Lawrence has turned his back on a potential move to Celtic after growing tired of waiting for the SPL club to make their move.[LNB] The Stoke winger - out of the Republic of Ireland's friendly against Argentina in Dublin tonight because of a groin strain - has now pledged his future to the Potteries side.[LNB]Hoops boss Neil Lennon first revealed his interest in the £2million-rated player two months ago and Lawrence publicly stated his desire to move to Parkhead.[LNB]As recently as the weekend he claimed the imminent £10million sale of international team-mate Aiden McGeady to Spartak Moscow would clear the way for Celtic to make a bid for him but now appears to have performed a U-turn.[LNB]"The idea of a move to Celtic was really appealing at the end of last season," he told the Scottish Sun.[LNB]"It has gone on for so long now and they have bought a lot of players.[LNB]"Clearly, they've had plenty of opportunity to come and get me but for whatever reason it hasn't happened.[LNB]"Stoke have been brilliant with me, stating they were prepared to give me the chance of a move if the conditions were right.[LNB]"I really wanted the opportunity to play for Celtic. If they had come in for me I would've been happy to go.[LNB]"With things dragging on it has given me time to reconsider everything.[LNB]"I have had a brilliant pre-season with Stoke, I've really enjoyed it, and now I feel I've got to be fair with them.[LNB]"I feel the best thing for me now is to stay and try to play in the Premier League."[LNB]Lawrence, 29, added: "Of course it's a big disappointment when a huge club like Celtic comes in for you and it looks like an exciting opportunity - but nothing materialises.[LNB]"Maybe it wouldn't have been the right opportunity. Now I'm just focusing on the new season with Stoke."
