Penalty save king Ian Lawlor plotting FA Cup shock for Oldham Athletic

Republic of Ireland goalkeepers Ian Lawlor, right, and David Forde during squad training ahead of their 2014 friendly against Italy. The Dubliner is hoping to get back into the national squad but his immediate focus is the FA Cup clash with Bournemouth on Saturday. Picture: David Maher / Sportsfile

When he sinks into his couch tomorrow evening at his Leeds home, Irish goalkeeper Ian Lawlor will follow a familiar ritual for Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Bournemouth.

Pre-match preparation has proven crucial for the stopper on loan this season at Oldham Athletic from Doncaster Rovers.