 Laird scored the only goal of the game in a 1–0 victory over Port Vale at Vale Park on 26 December 2016, "coolly slotting home" midway through the first half to give Walsall all three points.His loan deal was extended upon its expiry in January 2017, the new deal running until the end of the season, with Laird stating he was "absolutely delighted" with signing the extension.He added a fourth goal to his season's tally when he scored the winning goal in Walsall's 1–0 victory over Chesterfield at the Bescot Stadium on 7 March 2017.