Liam Scales sees Republic of Ireland performance rated by media in latest Celtic news
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(Credit: Imago) Wed 1 April 2026 17:45, UK Liam Scales took part in the Republic of Ireland’s 0-0 draw against North Macedonia on Tuesday.Fresh off the back of their penalty defeat to the Czech Republic, the Celtic star returned to the starting XI after serving his suspension.Playing as left wing-back, he had a solid match, as they kept a clean sheet against the Balkan nation.As a result, the Irish media was far from impressed with the performance, as Scales was blasted for almost getting sent off and offering nothing going forward.Below, Football Insider has examined what the media said about Scales’ performance for Ireland. ⚽ Celtic Matchday ⚽ >Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Hoops fixture. VISIT THE CELTIC MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Irish media left unimpressed with Liam Scales vs North MacedoniaScales’ performances for Celtic have certainly been hit and miss so far this campaign.The defender’s lack of consistency has led him to be dropped from the starting XI from time to time as Martin O’Neill looks to fix the Hoops’ defensive issues.Liam Scales’ stats vs North MacedoniaMinutes90Chances created1Dribbles completed0Ground duels won 1Interceptions0Scales had a poor game for Ireland.
Credit: FotmobTherefore, the international break was a chance for the 27-year-old to return to form once again. However, he failed to achieve this.At wing-back, he only created one chance, did not complete a single dribble, won just one ground duel and failed to make a single interception.However, it was his high-boot challenge on Egzon Bejtulai that drew the most criticism, with the Celtic star perhaps fortunate not to be sent off.Analysing his display, The Irish Times on 31 March awarded the Hoops star with a 5/10 rating before commenting: “Could have got sent off late on in a non-friendly game for a dangerous high boot on Egzon Bejtulai, didn’t have much impact going forward.”Scales faces crucial few months at Celtic Football Insider recently revealed that Celtic are set to target a new centre-back in the summer.The lack of a solid defence this season has been a bane for the Hoops, with the club incapable of keeping clean sheets consistently.Therefore, these final few months could be highly important not only for the title race, but for Scales’ future at Celtic.Another poor run of games could see his importance questioned, and the club may be forced to eye another defender to replace the Republic of Ireland international.As a result, Scales simply has to cut out these silly mistakes and find some form as soon as possible.