1st quote is music to my ears.
1st quote is music to my ears.
That's how it should be. Hopefully he will be part of first team next season.
Hope so. Admittedly I don't tune into a lot of our loanees' matches, Laird will be the exception to that. He and Greenwood are the only ones I've seen in half a decade that you only need 1 game to know what they're about, injuries permitting. Might sound like I'm gushing but Laird is a ridiculous prospect and I can't wait to see how he gets on during his loan.
I agree. Been clear to me for a few years that Laird and Greenwood are on a level of their own as far as our talent in their age group. Would be a huge shame for injury to deny him at least a fair shot.Hope so. Admittedly I don't tune into a lot of our loanees' matches, Laird will be the exception to that. He and Greenwood are the only ones I've seen in half a decade that you only need 1 game to know what they're about, injuries permitting. Might sound like I'm gushing but Laird is a ridiculous prospect and I can't wait to see how he gets on during his loan.
100% agreed.Hope so. Admittedly I don't tune into a lot of our loanees' matches, Laird will be the exception to that. He and Greenwood are the only ones I've seen in half a decade that you only need 1 game to know what they're about, injuries permitting. Might sound like I'm gushing but Laird is a ridiculous prospect and I can't wait to see how he gets on during his loan.
If he stays fit for the rest of the season, I'm 100% certain he'll get gametime next season and by the end of next season, he'll be our starting RB.Let's hope he can stay fit.
They have that website that you can subscribe to in order to watch all of 1 teams games, but I forget the name at the moment.Great to see him so excited and confident. He's proper chomping at the bit there!
Any way to watch MK Dons at all?
iFollowThey have that website that you can subscribe to in order to watch all of 1 teams games, but I forget the name at the moment.
I think you're doing him a disservice there, he's got more natural ability than either of them and no disadvantages in terms of physique. He is however incredibly injury prone and that needs to settle down or he'll have no chance of making it at the top.I've been banging this drum for 3 years and even created the thread in youth section but unfortunately he's had bad luck with injuries. I could be wrong but I believe his potential is similar to Tariq Lamptey and Max Aarons at the very least. And from what's being reported in the media, it seems like Solskjaer is gonna give him every opportunity to challenge for a spot in the first team.
He’ll be far better than both defensively I suspect. I think he’s more Reece James like. Laird has a great physique, similar to James. Once he gets used to men’s footy, he will be tough to beat 1v1 as he has speed and strength. His attacking game, as we know, is already quality.I've been banging this drum for 3 years and even created the thread in youth section but unfortunately he's had bad luck with injuries. I could be wrong but I believe his potential is similar to Tariq Lamptey and Max Aarons at the very least. And from what's being reported in the media, it seems like Solskjaer is gonna give him every opportunity to challenge for a spot in the first team.
We have to remember that Laird still needs to show his potential ability on a regular basis at first team level. The other two have done that to varying degrees. I don't want to get too carried away but at this moment in time it's important he gets a break from the injuries and then performs well for MK Dons. And then at the end of the loan we can hopefully make a more informed assessment.I think you're doing him a disservice there, he's got more natural ability than either of them and no disadvantages in terms of physique. He is however incredibly injury prone and that needs to settle down or he'll have no chance of making it at the top.
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I definitely think he’s comfortably better than both just needs to stay fit!I've been banging this drum for 3 years and even created the thread in youth section but unfortunately he's had bad luck with injuries. I could be wrong but I believe his potential is similar to Tariq Lamptey and Max Aarons at the very least. And from what's being reported in the media, it seems like Solskjaer is gonna give him every opportunity to challenge for a spot in the first team.
We don't have to remember that. I first watched him in a tournie when he was 12 and he was levels above the others around him even then, moreso than even Angel Gomes was. His natural ability is terrific, doesn't mean anything unless he can stay fit though.We have to remember that Laird still needs to show his potential ability on a regular basis at first team level. The other two have done that to varying degrees. I don't want to get too carried away but at this moment in time it's important he gets a break from the injuries and then performs well for MK Dons. And then at the end of the loan we can hopefully make a more informed assessment.
I agree. He's always shown a very high level of productivity coming through the ranks and even scored 22 goals in a season at u16 level. He's also been deployed at LB and at CB which tells you that he's very good on the ball. But the main thing for me isn't how much he scores or assists but rather how well he improves our build up play which for me is the most important thing for a fullback. And this kid has shown a very high level in that regard which is why I'm a big believer in his ability and even people within the club according to reports feel the same. And defensively I see no issues either but that doesn't mean he won't make mistakes which is normal for a young teenage footballer. But the issue I have nowadays is that everything is micro analysed, especially on this forum.He’ll be far better than both defensively I suspect. I think he’s more Reece James like. Laird has a great physique, similar to James. Once he gets used to men’s footy, he will be tough to beat 1v1 as he has speed and strength. His attacking game, as we know, is already quality.
Hopefully he can do even better. This guy looks to have the talent and more importantly, the right attitude. Only thing that could stop him is his whether he'll be able to stay fitHoping he can follow a similar path that Reece James did.
Terrible luck for him. And us.Goes down with a injury and is subbed off in the 58th minute..