Experience got Celtic over the line, Adam Idah’s increasing valuation

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·26. Mai 2024

Experience got Celtic over the line, Adam Idah’s increasing valuation

Yesterday’s Scottish Cup Final win mirrored our season as a whole. We weren’t at our best, but our experience and ability got us over the line and won us the Double…

As the dust settles on yesterday’s dramatic late win against theRangers in the Scottish Cup Final at Hampden, we can sit back, relax and review yet another successful campaign.

As for the game itself, it was hardly a classic. In fact the game mirrored our overall season in that we weren’t at our best, but our experience and ability got us over the line.

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For a while it looked like it wasn’t going to be our day, as theRangers seemed to gain more momentum and confidence the longer the game remained goalless. However Joe Hart had nothing much to do except defend their corners.

But like all good sides, the players never gave up, and stuck to the task, grabbing the opportunity when it was presented. The man who took that opportunity was Adam Idah who was quickest to react to Jack Butland spilling a shot from fellow substitute Paulo Bernardo.

The second that ball hit the back of the net, we all knew there was no coming back from theRangers. The on loan Norwich man had written his name into Celtic folklore and how we enjoyed it as we partied away in celebration of yet another honour in the history of this fantastic football club.

Afterwards Brendan Rodgers gave the clearest indication that he wants Michael Nicholson to sign Idah on a permanent deal from Norwich City and that goal to win the Scottish Cup for Celtic will strengthen the Carrow Road club’s bargaining position when it comes to price negotiations.

Idah was reported to be available for £3m when he signed for Celtic on a short term loan, having been unable to command a place in the Norwich side. That price was talked up to £5m in recent weeks as Idah helped Celtic secure the Scottish Premiership title and yesterday’s winner will know doubt put another £1m on the Norwich valuation.