2. Bundesliga: 1. FC Nürnberg committed Lawrence as Sörensen's replacement

1. FC Nürnberg signed a defender just before the derby against SpVgg Greuther Fürth. After Asger Sörensen's surprising move to Sparta Prague, the second division soccer team brought in James Lawrence, who last played for FC St. Pauli in the second division. The 29-year-old Welshman played for Arsenal and Ajax Amsterdam in his youth and has international experience.