 Coincidentally, Laird's second goal of the season came in the reverse fixture against Morecambe in January 2011; he scored from close range following John Mousinho's cross to give Stevenage the lead.Just three days later, Laird scored once again, netting with a curling effort from 25 yards out to give Stevenage their third goal of a 3–0 win against Rotherham United.At the age of 22, Laird captained Stevenage for the first time in their 1–0 loss to Hereford United on 8 March 2011.