Confesses His Feelings on Rangers While Dreaming of Scottish Cup Glory

Adam Idah Reflects on Scottish Cup Glory and Rivalry with Rangers Ahead of Final Showdown with Aberdeen

Celtic striker Adam Idah, who gained fame as last year’s Scottish Cup Final hero, is eagerly anticipating another chance at glory as his team prepares to face Aberdeen this weekend. The 20-year-old Irish forward, who scored a dramatic last minute winner against Rangers in the final, has been reliving that iconic moment as he sets his sights on clinching a Treble for Celtic.

Idah’s goal in the 2022 Scottish Cup Final not only secured a Double for Celtic but also solidified his status as a fan favorite. “Yes, obviously it was a special moment for me,” he said. “It was great to get the winner. It was my last game for the club when I was on loan, so it was a special and proud moment for me. It’s exciting to go back there and hopefully we can win it again.”

Reflecting on the significance of that goal, Idah admitted, “It took me a while to realize what I’d done. I’ve watched the video so many times. It was an unbelievable feeling to do that against them in that manner.” The striker acknowledged that while fans often remind him of his heroics, he remains focused on the task at hand, knowing that such opportunities are rare.

This season, Celtic has dominated the competition, scoring an impressive 19 goals against Aberdeen, including a 6-0 thrashing in their last encounter at Hampden. Despite this, Idah is wary of complacency. “Although we’ve won the league early on, we didn’t want to cruise through it. We still had our own targets that we wanted to achieve,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of maintaining momentum leading into the cup finals.

With two trophies already secured this season, Idah understands the significance of Saturday’s match. “Yes, 100 percent. It can make it difficult, but flip it to the other side. You win it and you’re going into the start of the season on a high,” he said, expressing excitement for the potential success ahead.

In just 17 months at Celtic, Idah has already collected four winners’ medals, a remarkable achievement for the young striker. “It’s good. I’ve said it plenty of times, it’s not many times that you win trophies and get medals in your career,” he reflected. “To have a couple under the belt now is great. It’s what Celtic is about.”

On a recent match day, Celtic faced St Mirren, where James Forrest’s stoppage-time equalizer saved the day after a tense moment when the opposition took the lead. Idah praised the resilience of the team, noting, “It’s important not to lose the game. I think that’s what we’ve done well this season.”

As the season progresses, Idah is looking forward to a special return to his hometown of Cork on July 8, where he will face Cork City in a pre-season friendly. “I’m really looking forward to it. I haven’t played back home since I was 16 or 17. To come back with Celtic is going to be amazing,” he shared, excited to perform in front of friends and family.

Idah’s journey with Celtic has opened his eyes to the club’s vast following, even back in Ireland. “I honestly didn’t know Celtic was that big back home until I signed here. It’s amazing the amount of people you see with Celtic tops on,” he remarked, highlighting the club’s strong connection to its roots.

As Idah gears up for the Scottish Cup Final against Aberdeen, he carries with him the hopes of Celtic fans and the ambition to add yet another trophy to his growing collection. With his sights set on glory, the young striker is determined to make his mark once again on football’s grand stage.