Copyright Yardbarker
I’ve said it many times already this campaign, and I’m going to repeat it yet again, Liam Scales continues to prove myself and the rest of his many critics wrong, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to state that he’s been our most consistent player thus far in season 2025/26. Yet again the Irishman produced a solid and impressive performance against theRangers in a pressure filled clash at the National stadium in Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final victory, which was even more impressive considering we were missing the presence of the ‘reliable’ Cameron Carter Vickers beside him in the centre of our defence. There’s a belief that Liam only looks the part due to the influence of Celtic’s Big Strong Man beside him, but that claim has been shot to pieces this campaign, as it’s indeed Liam who looks the more reliable of all our centre backs, so it’s not a wild claim to state that he’s been our most consistent player this campaign to date. He might have a few rough edges to his game, that are in need of sharpening, such as his passing, but tell me a centre-back that hasn’t got the odd flaw? Liam has made great strides in a Celtic shirt, which is to his great credit as he has to contend with being consistently written off by plenty within our own support. To be seen as our most consistent player is a testament to not only his mentality, but his ability. Scales has earned our respect, even for those who are the most reluctant to admit that they got this one wrong. That’s the type of supporter who hounded Adam Idah until his confidence was shot, and who has been on Arne Engel’s case because of the price Celtic paid for him. Martin O’Neill’s not daft and he immediately restored Arne to the starting XI and played him in his best position. That’s not only improved his performances but has benefited both Callum McGregor and also Benjamin Nygren.
