Scales deal is well deserved but recruitment still required

Liam Scales continued his miraculous rise this season by today signing a four year contract extension to his current deal which means he’s now tied to the club until at least 2028.

That is wonderful news for the Irishman and it’s a testament to the hard work and commitment he’s put in when it looked as if he was surplus to requirements last year.

No one can grudge Liam his new deal, he’s earned it on his own merit and it’s a reward for his hard work as well as his ability. Although there will be some critics who will be foaming at the mouth at the decision to extend Liam’s stay at the club.

However, that doesn’t mean that we can sleep at the wheel where transfers are concerned and particularly when it comes to Liam’s position at centre back. It’s blatantly obvious that we need reinforcements at the back if we have any ambitions of making strides in Europe, and a quality centre back is just one of a few positions that need tended too.

That doesn’t mean that Liam doesn’t have a future at the club as he’s a worthy addition to have in the squad. He’s more than earned his new deal so well done to him.

Here’s Liam’s media conference from earlier today and just after the club announced that he had signed a new four year deal.