Celtic’s man of the moment, Adam Idah, has opened up on what it’s really like to play for the club and it’s fair to say it has been a shock to his system.
The Republic of Ireland international is a hero in the eyes of the fans after scoring two goals against Hibs earlier this season and another double today in the 3-1 win over Motherwell.
However, it was when the team drew against Aberdeen that Idah got the biggest shock to his system and realised just how massive it is to play for a club like Celtic.
Idah said [The Herald], “It is intense in Glasgow. It is such a big club that the demand for winning games is there every single week.
“I am not used to that. There is obviously a big difference between Norwich and here.
“In my first game we played Aberdeen away and when we drew, I thought to myself, ‘OK, that is a decent result’. It definitely wasn’t!
“The demand is what it should be because Celtic is such a big club. The more I’m around the place and the city it’s all football here, which I am loving.
“It’s not like that in England where you can get a draw here and there.
“That’s the big difference for me, which is understandable. It’s a learning curve.
“To have that mentality of needing to win is great and the lads who have been here a while know the score.”
Adam Idah is winning over the Celtic fans
I don’t think it’s too outlandish to say that the jury was still out on the on-loan Norwich man despite his penalty heroics against Hibs.
He hadn’t scored in two games prior to today and after missing a sitter in the draw against Kilmarnock yesterday, Idah still had a lot to do to win over the Hoops fans.
I think it’s fair to say that he has done that with today’s performance at Fir Park and if Idah didn’t realise just how important it is to play for Celtic and the demands of the club before today, he really does now.
Next up for Idah is a trip to Tynecastle next Sunday in a game that he is sure to start. And as every Celtic fan knows, a game against Hearts can be a fiery affair and it is one that Idah is certain to relish.
In other news, Brendan Rodgers says Celtic will ‘write their own story’ in message to media after Motherwell win
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