 Laird scored his first goal of the 2008–09 season in Stevenage's first win of the season; a 3–1 victory away to Barrow in August 2008.His second goal of the campaign came in an FA Cup tie against Horsham, while his third goal of the season came in Stevenage's last regular Conference Premier fixture of the season in a 2–1 defeat away to Mansfield Town.Laird was also a key part in the side's successful FA Trophy campaign, featuring in six matches.