Motherwell.Across two spells the midfielder has captained the side, survived relegation, played in cup finals and in Europe.
However, now as the assistant manager, he has been working with Stephen Robinson to gear the squad up for the Premiership opener against Ross County – and getting to grips with the new normal has been one of the toughest tests for Lasley.
Ahead of the closed-door clash at Dingwall on Monday, the 40-year-old admits it has been difficult to prepare for the new campaign in the midst of no-contact training to Covid tests during the build-up. “It’s been a different pre-season for us, there is no doubt about that,” said the Fir Park veteran.