This has been an incredible week for Liam Scales and the Republic of Ireland.
Scales made a significant contribution to Ireland’s 2026 World Cup hopes with a thrilling triumph on Sunday, making it a historic event in the country’s football history.
Troy Parrott’s hat-trick secured a must-win victory over Hungary, but it was the Celtic defender’s crucial header that set up the memorable 96th-minute goal.
That game-winning assist concluded Scales’ outstanding international break. He also set up a goal for Parrott in Ireland’s 2-0 victory over ten-man Portugal last Thursday, which boosted his reputation among Celtic and Irish fans.
Supporters from both teams praised the 27-year-old online.
@MaedaMealOfThat commented, “Liam Scales deserves a statue for that, absolutely generational.”
@mfitz_39 responded to critics: “Convinced that the people who hammer Liam Scales either don’t know anything about football or don’t watch him.”
@hctelfih claimed to having changed his mind: “Didn’t even realise it was Liam Scales who knocked it on for Parrott at the end — I take back everything I’ve ever said about the guy.”
And @Seanofthedead79 commented, “Don’t forget Liam Scales—he has been immense the last two games.”
xz
