I didn’t give it much thought.’: Celtics’ new hero displays confidence as the championship matchup with the Rangers intensifies

‘I did not think a great deal of it’: Celtic’s new hero indicates his self assurance as title race with Rangers heats up
Idah netted twice from the penalty spot in the win over Hibs and says he by no means doubted himself

Adam Idah distinct his confidence from 12 yards after brushing off the strain to net a stoppage-time winner on his first Celtic start.

The on-loan Norwich ahead enjoyed a dream full debut as he scored penalties near the start and end of a 2-1 victory over Hibernian. Celtic seemed set to drop factors for the 2nd sport going for walks until Kyogo Furuhashi earned a penalty following Joe Newell’s late tackle, and Idah sent former Hoops goalkeeper David Marshall the incorrect way for the 2nd time in the recreation after switching sides.

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The Republic of Ireland international, who has a a hundred per cent file from the spot for club and country, said: “I have taken penalties my total profession and did not assume plenty of it. I was once confident sufficient I used to be going to score. That’s the mindset you have to have when you take penalties and fortunately it hit the again of the net. It was a bit crazy. It was once an exquisite feeling. To get the intention and the three points used to be terrific and to do it in front of the away fans was unbelievable. To see their response and to get a last-minute purpose used to be fantastic. I’m delighted with it. The main component was to get the three points and it was a difficult sport but I usual am proud of the lads.”

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The 2-1 victory restored Celtic’s three-point lead over Rangers in the cinch Premiership and Idah’s penalty should show quintessential given the Light Blues have a sport in hand. Idah, who now has 10 desires for the season for Norwich, Ireland and Celtic, said: “It used to be a huge game, a massive three points and with a bit of luck we can push on now and get more wins. One of my objectives when I joined the club was to score goals. It’s the most goals I have scored in a season and it drives me and motivates me to push on and get greater dreams and get wins and hopefully help the team.”