“For the minutes I’ve played to get 19 goals is unbelievable,” Adam Idah

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·13 Mei 2025

“For the minutes I’ve played to get 19 goals is unbelievable,” Adam Idah

Adam Idah spoke to the mainstream media after Celtic’s 3-1 victory over Hibernian at Celtic Park. The Celtic striker also featured in the official Celtic FC Podcast that was released yesterday and was interviewed in Dublin alongside Callum McGregor and fellow Ireland international Liam Scales….

Here’s that Official Celtic FC Podcast…

And here’s what Adam Idah had to say to the mainstream media after the 3-1 win over Hibs…

Q: You missed some early chances, were you worried it was not going to be your day, as it can get frustrating, can’t it?

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Adam Idah:“Yeah, it can be frustrating, but at the end of the day, if I’m not making runs, if I’m not getting the shots, then I’m not going to score, so it’s just about that consistency. Yeah, I might have been offside a couple of times, but like I said, if I don’t run, then I don’t get that goal, and I have to keep going. It’s the same with the last couple of games, I’ve seen people say that I should be scoring last week if I’m not there, then I can’t score, so that’s my job is to keep doing the same things and eventually it’ll come off.”

Q: This is the making of what could be a real dream first full season for you, isn’t it? You talk about your goals target, you’re only one away from that, could win every domestic trophy as well.

Adam Idah: “Yeah, it’s been a really good season so far. Like I said, I’ve scored 19 goals now, which is really good. I’ve said it before, for the minutes I’ve played to get 19 goals is unbelievable, and I think a lot of people forget that I’m confident in myself. There are a lot of things that I think I do for the team that helps a lot. So yeah, I’m really pleased with how the season’s gone.”

Q: Do you think some of those things may go a bit unnoticed?

Adam Idah: “Yeah, 100 per cent. When I do work with analysis, and some of the staff, there are a lot of things that I think I can bring to the game and some unselfish runs that I make, that would create space for other players. I think a lot of that does go unnoticed, and I get it. Fans aren’t going to be looking at that, they want to see goals, but I’m here to help the team at the end of the day, and it’s a big bonus when I do stuff.”

Adam Idah of Celtic celebrates scoring to give Celtic a 2-1 lead. Celtic v Hibernian, Scottish Premiership, 10 May 2025 Photo Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock

Q: Is it difficult for you? Is it kind of tough?

Adam Idah:“There’s a lot of pressure on the transfer fee, you’re a Celtic striker, there’s always going to be pressure.”

Q: You’re a young player as well. Is it difficult to deal with all that?

Adam Idah: “Not really, I think there’s going to be pressure, but there’s nothing you can do about it. I think no matter where you go, there’s always going to be pressure. Obviously, being such a big club, there’s such a big expectation. It can be tough at times, but like you said, I’ve played, I think it’s my sixth season, or fifth season, so I’ve been through a lot. For me, it’s just staying consistent, scoring goals. I think the 19 goals I’ve scored this season have gone a bit unnoticed. But for me, it’s about keeping going and trying to finish the season well.”

Q: You’ve had a good bit of form in recent weeks and months as well. Are you allowing yourself now to think about Hampden, given last year’s heroics? Are you dreaming it in your head again?

Adam Idah: “Yeah, it’s always great. But no, for me it’s about getting that rhythm. I think people forget it’s so hard to come on again in 10, 20 minutes and to try and nip your goal here and there, it’s not easy. So now, starting a couple of games, getting goals, it’s good for a striker to get that and with Hampden, I’m looking forward to it. Last season was great, but we just want to lift the cup at the end of the day.”

Nicolas Kuhn of Celtic celebrates with Adam Idah of Celtic after scoring to tie the game 1-1. Celtic v Hibernian, Scottish Premiership, 10 May 2025 Photo Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock

Q: You’ll be proud of that reputation if you’re a big game goalscorer?

Adam Idah: “Yeah, 100 per cent. Like I said, I’m confident in myself. I know that I will score if I get the opportunities. Like we talked about before, I will get chances. You’re going to miss chances. It’s about that one you get. It’s a good thing in the end to be classed as a big game player. But for me, it’s about staying focused and just doing the best I can.”

Chris Cadden of Hibernian vies with Daizen Maeda of Celtic during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Hibernian FC at Celtic Park on May 10, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Q: The manager’s got your back, as he was talking about how sometimes he thinks it’s unfair that people talk about Daizen Maeda and Kyogo [Furuhashi]. They’re different types of players in terms of their style. You do what you do, and you do it very effectively, don’t you?

Adam Idah: “Yeah, 100 per cent. Daizen and Kyogo were unbelievable at what they do. But like you said, they were totally different players. Like I touched on before, I think a lot of my game does go unnoticed. Like you said, the runs that I make, I can drag a defender, especially being a guy who knows defenders, won’t give me a lot of space. I can move a defender and create space for someone else. It does go unnoticed. It can be frustrating at times, but at the end of the day, it’s helping the team. If we’re winning games and I’m helping that, then I’ll be nice.”

Jack Iredale of Hibernian reacts with Nicolas Kühn of Celtic during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Hibernian FC at Celtic Park on May 10, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Q: An example of that today for Nicholas’s goal, where you’re battling with Rocky Bashiri, and it takes him out of the game, and it gives that space for Nicolas Kuhn to go through and score. Is that an example of the kind of thing you are talking about?

Adam Idah: “Yeah, I think that’s happened a lot of times. It’s the same with the game against Dundee. If I don’t make that run, it costs us a forward pass, I don’t know who’s scoring. It’s been like that a lot. I think that’s the presence I give when I’m playing. Don’t get me wrong, obviously when Daizen’s playing, he does unbelievable things. But I think for me, it’s doing what I need to do to try and help the team. I can do all that as we’ve all got different styles of play. I can have a scrap with a defender and try and link other players in. It’s different. I think that’s a good thing with this team. We’ve got different varieties of players. I think that’s why we’ve been doing great this season.”

Celtic Manager Brendan Rodgers applauds the fans at full-time. Celtic v Hibernian, Scottish Premiership, 10 May 2025 Photo Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock

Q: How important has it been, the support of the manager, the coach, in terms of your confidence?

Adam Idah: “Unbelievable, because I’ve had it before where it’s been the opposite way, and it can affect you. Training every week and having the backing of not just the manager, but everyone, the players as well, has been fantastic. It’s all good for me. I’m not really focused on what anyone’s saying on the outside. I can go into the game and just be myself.”

Q: Is this a special squad for you in terms of the bond, the tightness of the team?

Adam Idah: “Yes, 100 per cent. I think everyone can see it. The way we perform week in, week out is unbelievable. Winning games, being successful, it’s amazing. It doesn’t come around often. You’re lucky to win one or two trophies in your career. I think I’ve won five trophies now, which is unbelievable, so this group of lads is special.”

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