Probably basing his opinion on the fact Laird hasn't been getting games for Bournemouth, mainly due to injuries. He was doing very well for Swansea by all accounts and for MK Dons last season.
Ethan Laird | Bournemouth loan watch
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This doesn't apply to every talented young player obviously.
Ethan Laird starts in the Ethan Laird derby today.
He's played feck all since joining Bournemouth - I think due to injuries?
Hopefully he does well today anyway.
He's played feck all since joining Bournemouth - I think due to injuries?
Hopefully he does well today anyway.
Think this is his 3rd start in a row, so finally has broken through it seems which is good for us. Would have been better if he got more games since joining, still its good to know that he's kept his head down and gotten into the team.
Annoying they put this game on at the same time as the CL.
Good for him getting a few starts in a row, shame it happened this late in the season though.
Good for him getting a few starts in a row, shame it happened this late in the season though.
I'm hoping its a case of Parker drilling into him that his first job is defending before trusting him to start.
I watched him in U23's and its not that he can't defend. He just looked like a player not interested in defending.
I watched him in U23's and its not that he can't defend. He just looked like a player not interested in defending.
13 minutes into the game its already 2-0 to Swansea
I don't know where to watch this. Can anyone cry for me and send me their bottled tears? Thanks.
So how did he play? I see he lasted the whole game, so couldn't have been that bad.
Also, saw Brady came on for Bournemouth, is that ex-United Brady?
Also, saw Brady came on for Bournemouth, is that ex-United Brady?
Not sure you're Laird played but given Bournemouth went 3-0 down and he stayed on, must mean Parker has full faith in him
It was Robbie Brady yeah.
Possibly not, as he seemed not to be in the squad today. Or, of course he’s injured again.
Not in the squad for the game against Blackburn.
Was it another injury or due to poor perf in the Swansea game?
Was it another injury or due to poor perf in the Swansea game?
He has been quite highly rated by the fan base hasn't he?
Was he killing it in the youth/reserve level?
Was he killing it in the youth/reserve level?
High hopes for this lad.
If he’s not in the running to be in the 1st team next year, we probably need to urgently invest in an RB as well.
The thought of Dalot or AWB being first choice RB for the whole season is something I’m really dreading.
If he’s not in the running to be in the 1st team next year, we probably need to urgently invest in an RB as well.
The thought of Dalot or AWB being first choice RB for the whole season is something I’m really dreading.
Was outstanding at youth level, wasn't quite a Greenwood level talent but wasn't a million miles away.
With his history of injuries he's not one we can count on next season. Should consider him a bonus if he's around and available.
So it seems we are not in the market for a right back.
Watching either of AWB or Dalot at RB makes me cringe. They’re both shite at football for different reasons.
Has anyone followed Laird consistently through his loan spells last season? Is he good enough to challenge for a starting spot?
Or is it another loan for him this year in which case we’re resigned to using AWB/Dalot
Watching either of AWB or Dalot at RB makes me cringe. They’re both shite at football for different reasons.
Has anyone followed Laird consistently through his loan spells last season? Is he good enough to challenge for a starting spot?
Or is it another loan for him this year in which case we’re resigned to using AWB/Dalot
He came in and played a bit towards the end of the season for Bournemouth didn't he? Does anyone know how he played in those games?
Why do you say we are not in the market for a RB? Reports have suggested we are if we can sell AWB who has been told he can leave and there has been interestSo it seems we are not in the market for a right back.
Watching either of AWB or Dalot at RB makes me cringe. They’re both shite at football for different reasons.
Has anyone followed Laird consistently through his loan spells last season? Is he good enough to challenge for a starting spot?
Or is it another loan for him this year in which case we’re resigned to using AWB/Dalot
So it seems we are not in the market for a right back.
Watching either of AWB or Dalot at RB makes me cringe. They’re both shite at football for different reasons.
Has anyone followed Laird consistently through his loan spells last season? Is he good enough to challenge for a starting spot?
Or is it another loan for him this year in which case we’re resigned to using AWB/Dalot
Feel we would be if only there was someone willing to sign AWB rather than just a fecking loan
I’d love to believe we are. Haven’t seen any links to RB’s thus far. Also, we seem to be terrible at selling players.
All in all, based on the pace of our transfers, how we’ve fared in past windows, our limited budget and clearly other priorities In the squad to address, seems we may not get a new RB in.
Hence the question - has Laird developed enough to stake a claim?
I would rather give him a go than hope Ten Hag can magically turn AWB into marauding RB's
We have been linked with Dumfries, and Timber (who can play RB)
Of course though I don't expect AWB to be at United next season, even if its a loan, so maybe if Laird impresses in pre season we don't pull the trigger on a RB
It'd be stupid to expect Laird to come in as a starter next season, especially immediately. He barely played for Bournemouth, and played wingback at Swansea.
Ratings/comments from local news website;
26th Feb vs Stoke
Ethan Laird (Smith 74') - 6
Was positive in his work and looked to get to the byline. Helped completely pin Stoke's makeshift left wing-back Sam Clucas back.
5th March vs Preston
Ethan Laird (Smith 68') - 6
Really positive after coming on, with Ryan Christie's simultaneous introduction dovetailing well with Laird's strengths. Christie would cut in and Laird would overlap. But chances to do this on a regular basis proved problematic, with Preston gaining more of the ball as the game wore on.
15th April vs Middlesbrough
Ethan Laird - 6
Considering it was his first start, Laird started the game really well, notably making a crucial interception when tucking round to cover Nat Phillips and regularly running behind Middlesbrough's high line without the ball. Laird did start to become ragged in possession and defending one against one as the game wore on. But the full-back retained his brightness and threat going forward. A solid start given the circumstances.
18th April vs Coventry
Ethan Laird - 7
In a backline discernibly shaky in the first half, Laird looked the most composed, dribbling past players and bypassing Coventry pressure. Opportunities to attack were fleeting but he dealt with the threat of Ian Maatsen well. Was brought off as Parker opted to further tighten his backline.
23rd April vs Fulham
Ethan Laird - 6
Was restricted going forward but demonstrated solid defensive acumen to keep Neeskens Kebano quiet.
26th April vs Swansea
Ethan Laird - 4
Laird was targeted in the first half by his former club, who were so discernibly prepared to exploit his defensive shortcomings. The right-back toiled throughout, struggling in his 1v1 battles and looking confused in what Parker and his coaching staff were asking of him.
In the second half, Laird moved into a third centre back, but that failed to stop the look of anxiousness in his body language and decision making all evening.
Thanks! Not overly encouraging but I suppose he was just back from injury.
Like Axel he's missed out on a lot of football through injury. We'll need to be patient with him and keep expectations reasonable.