Ethan Laidlaw signs two-year contract with Falkirk from Brentford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:26 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Ethan Laidlaw has joined Falkirk on a two-year contract after leaving Brentford. The 21-year-old forward, who was formerly a youth player at Hibernian, expressed enthusiasm about the move, describing Falkirk as the 'perfect club' for his career development. Manager John McGlynn praised Laidlaw's direct running and ability to score goals as key attributes that attracted the club. Laidlaw has previously played as a striker and on the wing for Brentford B and has been capped at the Under-19 level for Scotland.
- •Laidlaw moves to Falkirk after leaving Brentford.
- •The contract includes an option for a further year.
- •He has experience in Brentford B and youth national teams.
- •Manager John McGlynn emphasizes Laidlaw's goal-scoring potential.
- •Laidlaw aims to develop further in a familiar environment.
- 9:26 AMYahoo Sports — Laidlaw joins 'perfect club' Falkirk from Brentford
"Ethan Laidlaw believes he has joined "the perfect club" for his career after agreeing a two-year contract with Falkirk. Forward Laidlaw, 21, leaves Brentford and was previously a youth player with Hibernian. "We're delighted to bring him to the club," said manager John McGlynn.
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