To nobody’s surprise, Brendan Rodgers is no longer the Celtic manager.
What probably is a surprise is how it all unfolded on that dramatic Monday evening, including the verbal pelters Rodgers took from the usually quiet and under fire Dermot Desmond.
Everyone is aware that all of this stems from Celtic’s abject 2025 summer transfer window and the questionable business conducted.
Whilst a lot of the talk is around how Celtic didn’t bring in enough quality, Barry Ferguson questioned the transfer call on the marmite-like figure, Adam Idah.
Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty ImagesCeltic were ‘crazy’ to sell Adam Idah
Idah divided opinion, as there were sections of the Celtic fanbase who just didn’t think he was good enough to lead the line for the champions of Scotland.
But Ferguson told Go Radio that it ‘baffled’ him Celtic let the Republic of Ireland star go to Swansea City for £6 million, and then brought in Kelechi Iheanacho after the transfer window slammed shut.
Ferguson made it clear, alongside Peter Grant, that he would have kept Idah, as you need up to ‘four strikers’ in your squad, especially if you are pushing for all competitions.
“I thought it was crazy,” admitted Ferguson. “I know he’s up for debate a lot with Celtic fans. Some like him and some don’t like him.
“If you aren’t getting a direct replacement in. I know Iheanacho came in. But why would you let him go on the final day of the transfer window? Baffled me, if I am being honest.
“We don’t know what’s going on inside. Maybe Idah has gone, ‘I have had enough up here. I want to go.’ I think you need three or four number nines. You are in four competitions. You have the league, the League Cup, the Scottish Cup and you are in Europe. There are a lot of games. Three or four strikers you need at your club.”
Grant: “I would have kept Idah, Kelechi Iheanacho and Maeda.”
How is Idah faring at Swansea City amid Celtic’s struggles?
Put aside Celtic’s comfortable 4-0 win over Falkirk on Martin O’Neill’s return to the dugout, it has been a slow-burner for the Bhoys in front of goal.
But whilst Celtic haven’t been anywhere near their best, Idah himself is still trying to find his feet at Swansea, and he is yet to score from open play since moving to the Welsh club.
Idah’s sole goal came from the penalty spot against Leicester City, and he did start his side’s League Cup defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday night.
Idah’s games at Swansea: 10Starts: 3Off the bench: 7Goals: 1Assists: 1Total minutes: 362