Marc James Peter Laird was born on 23 January 1986 and is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Lowland League club Civil Service Strollers.
21 Facts About Marc Laird
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Marc Laird joined Southend United on loan in October 2012 and permanently moved to the club in January 2013.
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Marc Laird signed with Tranmere Rovers in July 2014 and moved on to Yeovil Town a year later.
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Marc Laird returned to his hometown in September 2016 to sign with Edinburgh City.
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Marc Laird spent five years with Edinburgh before moving on to Stirling Albion in June 2021.
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Marc Laird received his first call into the senior squad for a competitive game when he was named as a substitute for a Premier League match versus Wigan Athletic on 21 October 2006.
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Things changed for Marc Laird following the club's takeover by Thaksin Shinawatra and the appointment of Sven-Goran Eriksson as manager in July 2007.
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Marc Laird signed with Millwall on 9 January 2008, who were managed by former Manchester City Academy coach Kenny Jackett.
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Marc Laird was an unused substitute in the play-off final victory over Swindon Town.
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Marc Laird was recalled after five appearances to play for Millwall in a Championship clash with Norwich City.
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Marc Laird was released from his contract by mutual consent on 4 January 2013.
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Marc Laird returned to action and helped the "Shrimpers" to secure a League Two play-off place at the end of the season, where they were beaten by Burton Albion at the semi-final stage.
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Marc Laird was released by the club at the end of the season, after which manager Phil Brown commented that "Marc was a bit unlucky with his injury this season".
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Marc Laird signed a one-year contract with League Two side Tranmere Rovers in July 2014.
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On 19 June 2015, Marc Laird signed for League Two side Yeovil Town on a one-year deal upon the expiry of his contract with Tranmere Rovers.
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On 21 September 2016, following his release from Yeovil Town, Marc Laird signed for Scottish League Two side Edinburgh City.
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Marc Laird said he hoped the move would allow him the chance to raise his profile in Scotland.
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Marc Laird signed for League Two club Stirling Albion on 9 June 2021 as manager Kevin Rutkiewicz looked to add experience to Forthbank.
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Marc Laird joined Civil Service Strollers of the Lowland League in summer 2022.
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Marc Laird was named in the Team of the Month for April 2024.
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Kenny Jackett, his manager at Millwall, stated that Marc Laird had a good character and positive mindset.