Adam Idah can be leading Celtic man as support act steps up on the biggest stage

Adam Idah knows there is a big act to follow now Celtic legend Kyogo has exited stage left for France. But the big striker is determined to make the most of his big chance to become Brendan Rodgers’ leading man.

Idah’s importance to Celts shot up a notch on the back of Kyogo trading the prospect of Euro glory for a relegation scrap with Rennes. The Ireland ace responded in some style with a barnstorming display and a couple of goals in the 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday as the Hoops rounded off a successful Champions League group stage.

Rodgers’ men were rewarded for their efforts with a mega tie against Real Madrid or Bayern Munich, with the draw taking place this morning. Idah’s thoughts are on the mouth-watering clash – but also on stepping up to play a major part in Celtic’s near future. The 23-year-old has mostly been Kyogo’s understudy since making his £9million move permanent last summer.

Now it’s time to take a starring role and Idah insisted he’s more than ready to put on a show. He said: “Kyogo’s been fantastic. He was a great player, he’s a legend at the club.

“It was good playing with him, watching him, he was an unbelievable player, but now it’s up to me. I’ve got big boots to fill, and it’s great for me, it’s great motivation. I just want to keep the spot now and keep going. No matter what team I’m at, I always want to play.

“Sometimes with football you’re not going to play every game, and I’ve been through it before when I was at Norwich and here, but all I can do is give my best for the team, and when I do get the chance to try and take it, it’s part of football. I don’t really want that mentality to think I’m going to be the man and no one can take my spot.

“There’s still some young lads in the