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Adam Idah

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Callum McGregor, Jan 31, 2024.

Discuss Adam Idah in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. eire4

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    He probably will but I think there is also a decent chance he stays with us longer term. He clearly appreciates what it means to play for Celtic and loves it so I don't see him as a player who clearly sees us as a stepping stone to a big epl pay day.
     
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  2. Westlondonscot Gold Member Gold Member

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    For me what makes him worth the fee is that a) He's what the manager wants b) you can tell he loves it here c) He's not going to cause a fuss by not starting weekly. He's a team player ultimately and I think most strikers coming in at that price would expect to be starting games weekly.
     
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    He’s still relatively young and has a lot of potential to improve, especially working under BR.
    He’s not a 9m striker at the moment, but I think what we paid for was his potential, and if he can improve on certain areas of his game he can go on to be well worth every penny!
     
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  4. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    Think he's doing great. £9m doesn't buy you an untested youth that hasn't played a game in some leagues.

    Apparently we're about to get near £9m for bernabai and everyone knows strikers cost more.
     
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  5. Luis1967 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Though he done well. Just needed a goal of his own to top of it off. Was a lovely flick into Engels too.

    Pretty sure yesterday was only his 7th start of the season too. 8 goals so he’s doing just fine so far.
     
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    Here's hoping. Boy is a huge talent so the longer he stays the better.
     
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    Genuinely think with him already starting his career in England and playing in the prem we could see him stay for the rest of his career. If he performs each year and we as a club want it, can’t see him wanting to leave. Could be one of our 2/3 strikers for 10+ years potentially
     
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    That's a long time to be predicting events man, a lot can happen over a season never mind a decade :giggle2:
     
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    100% no chance never will be worth the money we paid for him
     
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    Would love him to prove me wrong do I think he will absolutely not
     
  11. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    We'll see
     
  12. JML67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Yep, same number of goals as Kyogo in less minutes/starts. Think some people just can't take to him or are just looking to use his transfer fee against him at every opportunity.

    He's provided key goals and is a different option to Kyogo. Not sure what he has to do to convince some folk.
     
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    Needs to be much stronger when holding the ball up. Gets knocked about too easily. Has a good touch and one or two tricks but a ways to go to pust Kyogo as first choice.
     
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    Really think he has been so unlucky recently with some awesome saves by keepers.
    Makes an impact especially when introduced off the bench.
    Boy is doing well, keep the faith
     
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    I definitely do get the feeling that he is someone who may stay long term with us and become a core type of player for us over time. Lets also remember he is still only 23 so still room and time for him to improve as well.
     
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    You’re already wrong. :50:
     
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    Looking much sharper the past few games. He is one that would definitely have profited from a mid season break, to get his fitness up.
     
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    He needs more games. He has no first touch and can struggle to hold up the ball at times but, overall, he hasn’t done badly. More game-time will result in a bigger return from him.
     
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    He can have the odd touch that is questionable. When he's on form, his link up is brilliant. We just need him to be more consistent.

    Not done too badly? He has the best goals per minute record at the club this season.

    Way too critical.
     
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    Even when he's not scoring, he has his uses. Was it the Brugge game, his first touch was to win a free kick to get us up the pitch?

    Not to mention him defending or attacking the front post at corners. It lead to the OG vs Hibs.
     
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