Adam Idah came off the bench and scored twice this afternoon for Celtic as they came from behind to beat Motherwell away from home 3-1 in the Scottish Premiership.
The win may be crucial come the end of the season as Celtic currenltly trail Glasgow rivals Rangers in the title race by two points and the result certainly keeps the pressure on.
Blair Spittal put the hosts 1-0 up on the stroke of half-time with a superb long range effort from outside the area, leaving Brendan Rodgers' men facing a difficult challenge in the second half.
It was clear at the interval that Rodgers' needed to change something and he did so, opting to bring Idah on to replace Kyogo Furuhashi up front.
Idah's first goal after 51 minutes was a stunning header into the bottom corner of the net.
🗣️"I can't tell you how good this header is. The direction, the power, absolutely stunning - Celtic back in it!"
Substitute Adam Idah heads Celtic level at Fir Park! Watch live @SkyFootball 📺 pic.twitter.com/pvFkv9NcAM— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) February 25, 2024
While that certainly lifted them, Celtic were left to chase an all-important winner and as the game entered additional time it looked as if they were going to drop two points.
Step forward the dynamic Cork man who in the 93rd minute poked in another goal in clinical fashion. Two minutes later Luis Palma ensured the three points by scoring Celtic's third goal.
Adam Idah reacts to brace for Celtic against Motherwell
Idah was named Man of the Match following his performance and was understandably delighted after the game.
"It was a tough 45 minutes. We spoke at half-time on what we needed to do together as a team, stick to what our game plan is and to be fair to everyone we did that well and got three points," he said.
"Ever since I've been at this team, we've had that attitude of never give up and go to the end, the boys done that today."
"I'm excited to keep on going."
🗣️ "Ever since I've been at this team, that attitude of never give up and go to the end, the boys done that today."
Celtic goalscorer Adam Idah reacts to his side's dramatic win over Motherwell. More reaction & analysis live now on @SkyFootball 📺 pic.twitter.com/RYy01aR51f— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) February 25, 2024
Rodgers also praised Idah for the impact he made.
"Adam came in and he was outstanding today," he said.
"It was an absolutely incredible header...that allowed us to feel a lot better and then the other two goals were fantastic."
When Idah was signed on loan from Norwich at the end of January many Celtic fans and ex-players criticised the move but Rodger's was quick to defend it and having bagged four goals since his arrival it seems to have been good business.
Celtic's next game is at home to Dundee on Wednesday. They face Rangers next on April 7th which could be vital in determining who wins the title.
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