Manchester United loanee Ethan Laird was enjoying Queens Park Rangers’ 3-0 win against Cardiff City on Wednesday evening as he took to winding up his opponents at Loftus Road.
The 21-year-old is on a season-long loan at QPR after spending the second half of last season on loan at Bournemouth as they achieved promotion to the Premier League.
Laird looks to be relishing the opportunity with the Championship side having played 10 matches, scoring one goal and assisting two. QPR sit top of the table and the youngster will be gaining valuable experience to bring back to Manchester at the end of the season.
During their clash with Cardiff, Laird got the home crowd cheering after Callum O’Dowda looks to almost square up to him, and Laird jokingly mimics backing away in fear.
🤐 No words are needed…
Just enjoy 😅 #QPR | #QPRCAR pic.twitter.com/BWAYG3Vwro
— QPR FC (@QPR) October 21, 2022
QPR fans love Ethan Laird already:
The fans have taken to the youngster quickly.
Need to sign him on a perm gives 100% every game
— Elliott (@ElliottLewis12) October 21, 2022
😂 What a great loan signing by the club! Love his attitude and personality! He’s destined for the top! (Hopefully with us) #QPR 💙 https://t.co/40Cdh6q7Fk
— Marky (@MRRyan37) October 21, 2022
If financially poss we need to sign the fella 👌👌👌
— Steve patrick 🏴 (@SPQPR1) October 21, 2022
Would love to see him signed on a permanent deal. A top player who’s definitely made a difference to our defence.
— Steve (@MrSteveThomas) October 21, 2022
When Kyle walker made his debut for us against Ipswich away I was there and I said he would play for England !!! I feel the same about Ethan !! Top player