Having made just one appearance for Forest Green during the first half of the 2018–19 season, Laird rejoined League One club Walsall on loan on 17 January 2019. He made his second debut two days later as an 80th-minute substitute in a 3–0 away victory at Gillingham.
After making only one appearance for Forest Green during the first half of the 2018-19 season, Laird returned to League One club Walsall on loan on January 17, 2019. He made his second debut as a substitute two days later in a 3–0 away victory against Gillingham.