 However, he suffered a torn thigh muscle that restricted his appearances and later claimed that returning early from the injury severely affected his form as he failed to score during the second half of the season.During a match against Aberdeen in April 1993, Baird played as a goalkeeper after Nicky Walker suffered an injury in the prematch warm-up.With no reserve goalkeeper, Baird was chosen to take his place as Hearts went on to lose 3–2.