Rodgers Influence Clear as Idah Stars for Ireland

Celtic striker Adam Idah has opened up about his time at the club so far, reflecting on his relationship with Brendan Rodgers and the confidence he has gained since making his move permanent in the summer.

Idah’s International Heroics

The Irish forward was on the scoresheet once again last night, netting the winner in the 84th minute against Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium. Coming off the bench, Idah’s strike sealed a 4-2 aggregate victory for Ireland, further highlighting his growing confidence in front of goal.

A Fresh Start at Celtic

Since joining Celtic permanently from Norwich City for £9 million last summer, Idah has enjoyed the best goalscoring season of his career. Speaking to the Irish Mirror, the striker admitted that while his overall performances may not have been as strong as the second half of last season, his ability to find the net has significantly improved. He credited this to the confidence instilled in him by Brendan Rodgers and the fresh start he has experienced at Celtic Park.

Finding Confidence Under Rodgers

Idah revealed that his time at Norwich was difficult, with limited game time and a strained relationship with both the club’s fans and the manager at the time. This had a major impact on his confidence. However, since arriving at Celtic, he has felt revitalised.

“Ever since I’ve been at Celtic, Brendan Rodgers has been unbelievable for me. It was a fresh start, he made me love football again, he had a lot of faith in me and I’m sure you can see that on the pitch,” Idah said.

He also acknowledged the impact of his teammates, coaching staff, and the fans, all of who have played a part in helping him settle in and feel valued at the Hoops.

Champions League Ambitions

One of the highlights of Idah’s season has been his performances in the Champions League, where he has already scored three goals. Reflecting on the campaign, he admitted that Celtic’s exit to Bayern Munich was a tough pill to swallow but has only fuelled the squad’s hunger to improve next season in Europe.

“We had a tough end to the Champions League against Bayern Munich, it was a bit harsh on us, but it made us hungry for next season to try and do even better.”

With his confidence soaring and his form improving, Idah will be looking to continue making a major impact for Celtic. Now, until the end of the season, is the time for the Irishman to make his mark—just as he did so often at this stage last season.