Liam Scales D Celtic b.1998

**seanfhear** · 26/02/2022, 3:52 PM

Originally Posted by ontheotherhand

Would disagree having seen him play every game he played for Rovers. He was probably our best player for a while there and we were the best team in the league. His worst performances came after the deal was done which coincided with Europe and our half our team being crocked as well so wouldn't judge him much on those. Not saying he's a guaranteed Celtic starter but he's above LoI level.

Have a Celtic season ticket holder friend who rates him and thinks he just needs to learn positional discipline in somewhat of a strange system. That's what I've seen. Caught out here and there but physically up to it and calm on the ball.

A bit early to be writing a fella off and anyway there are plenty that did not make it at Celtic for what-ever reason and went on to have good careers elsewhere.

**Poor Student** · 27/02/2022, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by ontheotherhand

I don't watch every game so that's interesting to hear. Reports seem to have been positive outside of last night. Sutton raves about him everytime I watch.....not saying Sutton is a reliable judge now! But generally the reporting has been favourable.

Last games he played were in the cup no? Did well in both and was named in the SPFL team of the week after Alloa. Are you talking about SPL games only? Hard to judge any player when the entire team falls apart over two legs as Celtic did against Bodo.

From what I've seen he's done well but probably isn't ready to step up to Celtics important games yet. Plenty of time for him to do so.

He was poor against Dundee United in the league and hooked at half time. Poor against Bodo. He's put in some passable performances against Alloa and Raith in the cup but as someone who watches Celtic every week he's not at the level to improve Celtic and push them forward and they'll need to go and sign an LB in the summer as it's a clear weak link in the team. As a UCD supporter I'd love to see him make the grade but given his age and what he has demonstrated thus far it's looking increasingly unlikely.

**DCWA** · 27/02/2022, 1:17 PM

Originally Posted by Poor Student

He was poor against Dundee United in the league and hooked at half time. Poor against Bodo. He's put in some passable performances against Alloa and Raith in the cup but as someone who watches Celtic every week he's not at the level to improve Celtic and push them forward and they'll need to go and sign an LB in the summer as it's a clear weak link in the team. As a UCD supporter I'd love to see him make the grade but given his age and what he has demonstrated thus far it's looking increasingly unlikely.

Again as someone who watches Celtic every week I agree with all of this. Scales has seen more first team action than I would have envisaged but it is highly unlikely to see him make any significant impact at Celtic, and it should be said, he plays in Celtics weakest position and one in which the first choice player was out for several weeks injured. Scales got a few games but often a RB was moved across instead.

I�ve also just finished watching the Hibs game and again it showed Greg Taylor is also not good enough and it is the first position I expect to see Celtic make a significant signing for in the summer which would push Scales further down the pecking order and make it tricky to see where games come for him next year. He could be moved on himself.

This is not to be critical though his involvement to date is a fair bit more than I would have expected after he signed and he could be kept as cover for the backline.

**Bielsa�s irish** · 27/02/2022, 1:24 PM

I think he is good, but rotation is not good for defenders. For me I want him to start on the left side of a back 3 . he can cross the ball too.

**third policeman** · 27/02/2022, 4:32 PM

Didn�t Luca Connell play LB at some point at Bolton? Just thought I�d throw that in as he is still at Celtic, nominally at least.

**pineapple stu** · 05/06/2022, 4:15 PM

Linked with a move to Aberdeen. Seems to have no future at Celtic unfortunately

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/spo...celtic-scales/

**Jd2793** · 05/06/2022, 4:16 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Linked with a move to Aberdeen. Seems to have no future at Celtic unfortunately

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/spo...celtic-scales/

no surprise, miles off the level celtic want/need. at least he'll have a better chance of minutes if he moves.

**tommy_c12000** · 05/06/2022, 4:48 PM

Yes needs to move and find his level. It can�t be said that he didn�t get his chance at Celtic. He just doesn�t seem to be good enough at that level

**paul_oshea** · 05/06/2022, 4:56 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Linked with a move to Aberdeen. Seems to have no future at Celtic unfortunately

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/spo...celtic-scales/

I knew this move wouldn't work out couldn't understand what celtic saw in him around the games before the move. He was very poor in Europe at a level lower than celtic

**joey B** · 05/06/2022, 5:21 PM

Who�s the last Irish player to do well at Celtic? McGeady?

**Eirambler** · 05/06/2022, 5:22 PM

I don't think it's a huge stretch to suggest that the move may have been more to do with a bit of financial redistribution between two clubs owned by the same man than anything else.

**Eirambler** · 05/06/2022, 5:29 PM

Originally Posted by joey B

Who’s the last Irish player to do well at Celtic? McGeady?

McGeady was the last Irish player to really star there I'd say.

Although you'd forget that Stokes played nearly 200 games for Celtic after McGeady left and scored a lot of goals too. The SPL seemed to suit him but he couldn't step up to a higher level.

Jonny Hayes had a few decent years at the club more recently, but he was more of a regularly used squad player.

**joey B** · 05/06/2022, 5:35 PM

Forgot about Stokes,always remember him at Hibs because of that cup final!

**Eirambler** · 05/06/2022, 5:41 PM

Just looking at Stokes record there, he had over 150 goal contributions in 209 Scottish Premiership appearances for his various clubs (Celtic, Hibs and Falkirk). He was incredibly successful at that level, just was never able to step up to a better league or to international football.

**JR89** · 06/06/2022, 9:39 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Linked with a move to Aberdeen. Seems to have no future at Celtic unfortunately

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/spo...celtic-scales/

Desmond won't mind too much as it provided some nice funds for his other club. Hopefully a move to Aberdeen happens and can help him kick start his career under Goodwin. They've got interest in Jamie McGrath too who definitely needs to kick start his career to get his Ireland place back and Connor Ronan. Though some talk that he'll likely be signing for Hearts if he's going back to Scotland next season.

**Jd2793** · 06/06/2022, 9:47 AM

Originally Posted by JR89

Desmond won't mind too much as it provided some nice funds for his other club. Hopefully a move to Aberdeen happens and can help him kick start his career under Goodwin. They've got interest in Jamie McGrath too who definitely needs to kick start his career to get his Ireland place back and Connor Ronan. Though some talk that he'll likely be signing for Hearts if he's going back to Scotland next season.

must admit mcgraths performances shocked me for ireland. he played very well but it really shows you where he is in general that hes struggled in the 6 months since moving to wigan.