Adam Idah has admitted it has taken him time to get up to speed at Celtic following his summer transfer from Norwich City, as he is adapting to a more ‘intense’ training regime in Scotland.

The Ireland international enjoyed a hugely successful loan spell with the Glasgow giants after joining in January, as he helped Celtic to the title and also scored a last-minute winner in the Scottish Cup final against bitter rivals Rangers. Therefore, a return to Parkhead was always on the cards, and after a drawn-out saga, a deal was eventually reached with Norwich that could be worth up to £9.5m.

It’s fair to say that Idah didn’t initially hit the same heights since his return on a permanent basis, but he has now scored three goals in his past two games, including in the 5-1 thrashing of Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League. So, it appears he is starting to find his feet once again, and Idah admitted to the Daily Record that he needed time to get up to speed, as he opened up on the different demands of training with Celtic.

“Look, I didn’t do much in pre-season. Before anyone jumps on that, that wasn’t me chucking it or anything, it was just how we trained down at Norwich.

“Obviously, it’s not as intense down there as it is here, we’re at big clubs and we want to be on it. So yeah, when I first came I was probably a week behind, and now I’m getting the minutes in I’m starting to get goals. I feel good now, and I’m probably not far behind. I just need to keep sticking with it and I’ll get there.”

This is an interesting insight from Idah, and whilst some Norwich fans may not be pleased with the comments, he is obviously talking about his own experience. The reality is that there are different pressures at Celtic, as they are expected to win the league, and arguably even the domestic treble, as well as competing in Europe. So, that brings certain demands, and Idah obviously feels that he took time to get up to what Brendan Rodgers wants from his players, but his last two performances suggest he is now in the right condition.

Idah’s Comments Suggest a Shift in Training Intensity

Idah’s comments suggest that the training regime at Celtic is significantly more intense than at Norwich City. This difference in training intensity could explain why Idah took time to get up to speed at Celtic. Idah’s comments also highlight the different expectations at Celtic compared to Norwich City. Celtic, as one of the biggest clubs in Scotland, is expected to win trophies and compete in Europe. Norwich City, on the other hand, is a club that has been yo-yoing between the Premier League and the Championship in recent years. This difference in expectations may lead to a more intense training regime at Celtic.

Norwich City Fans React to Idah’s Comments

Idah’s comments have been met with mixed reactions from Norwich City fans. Some fans have defended Idah, arguing that he is simply stating his own experience. Others have criticized Idah, arguing that his comments are disrespectful to Norwich City. The debate highlights the different perspectives on the training intensity and pressure at Celtic and Norwich City.

Will Idah Be a Success at Celtic?

It is still early days for Idah at Celtic, but his recent performances suggest that he is starting to find his feet. His comments about the training intensity at Celtic suggest that he is willing to put in the work to succeed. Only time will tell if he can live up to the expectations placed upon him. Whether Idah’s comments have a lasting impact on his relationship with Norwich City remains to be seen. Nevertheless, Idah’s comments provide an intriguing glimpse into the different training regimes and pressures at Celtic and Norwich City. It will be interesting to see how Idah’s career progresses at Celtic.

Idah’s Comments A Hint Of Norwich City’s Problems?

Idah’s comments might be a hint of the problems Norwich City are facing under new manager, Johannes Hoff Throup. Throup has admitted that his side are still looking at a particular market ahead of the January window. Meanwhile, for Norwich, Throup is getting his own ideas across to the players, and he will no doubt be looking to raise the standards moving forward. After a slow start, there are signs that things are getting better for the Canaries, and the new boss was always going to need time after a summer of major changes at Carrow Road.

Championship Table

The performance against Watford was very impressive in large parts, and it’s now two wins in three for Norwich, who will be looking up the table now. Next up, they face a trip to Pride Park to face a Derby County side that have a 100% record on their own patch at this early stage.