Being Irish there is a connection there- Liam Scales on his extra responsibility

Liam Scales has discussed the special feeling that there is for an Irish player at Celtic.

Some of the biggest names ever to play for Ireland have been linked with moving to Celtic throughout their career but it rarely happens.

Roy and Robbie Keane both had brief spells in the last 20 years but their visits were fleeting compared to the roots that Scales appears to be putting in place.

Most Irish players find themselves crossing the water in their teens but Scales took a different root, playing for Shamrock Rovers until a low key move to Celtic just before his 23rd birthday.

After a handful of appearances in his debut season a loan move to Aberdeen looked like the parting of the ways but in an unscripted development he has started 15 Celtic games on the bounce with that run opening the door to international football.

Reflecting on just where he is at this moment, Scales told the Irish Independent:

Playing for Celtic is massive. For me and my family, they are all so proud and I am proud of myself. Being Irish, there is a connection there, a big fan base in Ireland. For me to be sort of representing the Irish at Celtic, it’s great. I’m trying to enjoy every minute of it because who knows how long it will last.

With a fast developing partnership alongside Cameron Carter-Vickers there looks to be lots for Scales to achieve in the weeks and months ahead.