Celtic’s 3-1 victory over Hibernian marked another stride toward a potentially historic league campaign, but it was Adam Idah’s show of grit that truly captured the spotlight at Celtic Park on Saturday.
The Irish forward, who scored Celtic’s second goal, became central to a heated moment after Hibs defender Jack Iredale attempted to intimidate Nicolas Kühn during the second half. With Celtic already leading 2-1 and Kühn causing problems with his pace and footwork, Iredale—noticeably bigger than the German winger—grabbed at him in a clear act of aggression, seemingly out of frustration.
That move backfired. Idah, quick to defend his teammate, charged in and confronted Iredale head-on, making it clear that such rough treatment wouldn’t go unanswered. The response drew a roar from the home fans, who relished seeing their striker not just scoring but standing up for his fellow Celt.
Despite Kühn receiving a baffling yellow card—falling victim to the referee’s ‘both parties at fault’ approach—the incident underscored the solidarity in Brendan Rodgers’ squad.
Just moments later, Reo Hatate sealed the result with a composed third goal. While the altercation didn’t directly alter the score, it emphasized the strong team spirit Rodgers has built.
With the title wrapped up, squad rotation is likely in the final league games, but Saturday’s performance—on the pitch and in the players’ unity—sets a powerful tone ahead of the Scottish Cup final.
