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Celtic defender Liam Scales found himself at the center of controversy following his red card in the Republic of Ireland’s 5-0 defeat to England in the UEFA Nations League. The dismissal has sparked significant debate, with figures like Roy Keane criticizing Scales for what he called “stupidity” that cost Ireland the game. Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson also expressed regret over the need to send Scales off after his second yellow card.
Pundit Gary Lineker weighed in with a quip about “the scales tipping in England’s favor” after the red card gave the hosts an easier path to victory.
Despite this setback, Scales earned praise for his commanding first-half performance, which included a massive tackle on England captain Harry Kane. This moment exemplified his solid start to the match and caught the attention of the Irish media.
**Praise and Criticism from the Media**
– *Balls.ie*: Highlighted Scales’ impressive defensive work in the first half but called his second yellow for a foul on Jude Bellingham “clumsy” and acknowledged his earlier booking was avoidable.
– *Irish Independent*: Commended his strong tackle on Kane but noted the penalty and subsequent dismissal overshadowed an otherwise impressive showing.
– *The Irish Sun*: Criticized his two yellows but lamented the dismissal, stating he performed exceptionally well in the 51 minutes he played.
**Scales’ Discipline Record with Celtic**
Since breaking into Celtic’s first team, Scales has made 75 appearances, totaling 6,067 minutes, without a single red card until this game. With only eight bookings in his Celtic career, his discipline has been commendable. Last season, he received just five yellow cards and currently has three this season.
The 26-year-old has proven to be a reliable and disciplined player under Brendan Rodgers, and his red card against England is seen as an isolated incident rather than a trend.
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