Jamie Lawrence has no plans to follow Paul Jewell into management.

Lawrence was chuffed to bits to see his old Valley Parade boss book a place in the Carling Cup final with Wigan.

But the former Bantams battler, a key member of the Premiership promotion side under Jewell, has ruled out his own chances of ever making it into the City hot-seat.

Lawrence, pictured, currently playing for Fisher Athletic in the Ryman League, said: "Jagger is straight in everything he does and that's why Wigan are doing so well. The players know exactly where they stand with a gaffer like that and respect him for it.

"I'm made up for him reaching the final and I texted him straight away after the whistle against Arsenal.

"I would try to do the job the same way he does but I'm not sure about management myself, especially in non-league football, where there is more politics than the pro game.

"Some of the managers I've talked to are scared of me trying to take their job. But I've never been a snake like that.

"I am interested in the coaching and fitness side and I'm going to take my UEFA badges. I worked with a lot of lads

during the summer, including people like Clinton Morrison, and really enjoyed it."

The 35-year-old has been out of the league since leaving Brentford at the end of last

season. Lawrence fears he has got a bad name in some circles which has put off potential clubs.

But he is enjoying his spell with London-based Fisher under former Tottenham defender Justin Edinburgh.

Lawrence added: "It's a very good standard of football. The only thing missing from the players is the professionalism.

"If they really wanted to make it in the game then I'm sure a lot of them could. The lads are technically gifted but it's the nasty things you have to get used to like not going out so often.

"They are all part-time so only train twice a week and it's hard to tell them that they shouldn't have a drink."