Scott Laird has today joined the Saddlers on loan until the end of the season where a deal could then be made permanent following the expiry of his contract with Forest Green.
✍️ The #Saddlers are delighted to announce the return of @lairdy03 on loan from @FGRFC_Official until the end of the season!#WelcomeScott
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— Walsall FC Official (@WFCOfficial) January 17, 2019
Scott Laird is no stranger to Walsall fans having enjoyed a loan spell here in the 2016-17 season where he played thirty-two times scoring four goals.
At the end of his loan spell it was hoped Laird would return to the Saddlers however he joined Forest Green Rovers on a two year deal. Laird played over thirty times for the Greens last season but has found chances limited this season.
It is obvious with the imminent arrival of Laird that Keates sees the left full back position an issue – something we have known for two seasons. It will be interesting to see where this leaves Luke Leahys future at the club.
Welcome back to the Saddlers Lairdy…we all dream of a team of Scotty Lairds.
