‘I'm human, I go out' – Adam Idah responds to leaked drunken video and thanks Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers for support
ADAM Idah insisted that unwanted social media attention will not change him.
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Brendan Rodgers sided with his player
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But Idah, 24, said he will not hide away because some people will seek to embarrass him.
He said 'I will be videoed, but at the end of the day, I am a human being. I go out. I don't have to stay inside all the time.
'It's hard when people are videoing you, it can be quite upsetting, especially when the story is made out to be what it is not.
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'It can be tough but like I said I am human and I'm going to carry on with my life.
'It didn't impact me. I was out on a day off, that was that.'
Idah credited Rodgers with how he spoke about the issue when it came up in April as he said that it is wrong that footballers need to be on their guard at all times.
Rodgers said in April: 'The sad thing for me is that a 24-year-old football player, who in his spare time can't let his hair down without someone trying to film him.
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'I think this is a challenge now for people in general, but in particular if you're a young football player, you see it.
"I got the full story from him. I don't have any doubt he's a great young professional.'
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Idah said this week: 'He understood. I was off, I go out with the boys and that was that.
'There was no problem with the manager, he spoke about it really well.'
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UNDER PRESSURE
But while off the field attention is an annoyance, Idah - who scored 20 goals this season - insisted that he thrives under the pressure of playing for a big club like Celtic.
He said: 'I think at any big club you will get that. It can be tough. The pressure is a lot and you are expected to deliver.
'I think with my experience now, you have to put that behind you. You know what you are good at.
"If you don't score for a couple of games, it is not helpful to listen to an ex-player. I am not really concerned with what he thinks - I am there to my bit.
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"I had a good run in the last few games but I know it can turn quick.
"That is football. There have been plenty of games when I have gone without scoring, you have to stay focus and help the team.
"There is a lot of pressure at the club to be successful, it is good I think.
"Every player wants to play at a big club, but what comes with a big club is the pressure.'
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But Idah knows there will be more pressure next season with Rodgers likely to sign another striker.
The Cork man featured 52 times last season though 28 of them came from the bench, and he expects a tough challenge next season if Rodgers spends in the transfer market.
He said: 'Celtic have signed new strikers before, it does not really bother me. I know myself it makes no difference to me, I am still going to do my best for the team.'
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