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The Non-League Football Paper Team
6 September 2020

STURROCK KEPT

THE GAFFER’S GREATEST GAFFER WITH CRAIG LAIRD

By Andy Mitchell
WHO inspires the inspirations in the ever-changing world of football? Which traits stand the test of time?
In the latest of our series we pick the brains of one of the best from the west, former Bridgwater, Weston-super- Mare, Yate Town and Dorchester Town gaffer Craig Laird. Laird started out with Bridgwater as a teenager and caught the eye of Bristol City only to tear knee ligaments before being awarded a contract.
He continued on the nonleague circuit with Bridgwater, Taunton Town and Minehead during their successful st...

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