'At first, I didn't want to leave' - Idah on Celtic exit

Adam Idah has spoken of the "hate" and "torture" during his time at Celtic but also said it was "the best place ever" when things were going well.

The 24-year-old Republic Ireland striker completed a move from the Scottish champions to Swansea City on deadline day having spent 18 months in Glasgow.

Idah scored a late goal to win Celtic the Scottish Cup during an initial loan spell and also picked up two league titles and a League Cup, netting 29 times in 76 appearances for Brendan Rodgers' side.

"I think there have been so many games where I've won them games and got them qualified for things, the finals - it probably goes unnoticed," he said after grabbing a late equaliser in Republic of Ireland's 2-2 World Cup qualifier draw with Hungary.

"It can be tough, you get a lot of hate. You might have a bad game and it's torture. It's a difficult place up there.

"But flip it the other way, you're doing well and it's the best place ever.

"I think that's what it's going to be like at any top club. You've just got to deal with that.

"Celtic is one of the biggest clubs in the world. It's a really proud moment for me, playing for them. Having done my time there, I've had some great memories. I've got nothing bad to say about the club. It was an amazing experience for me to go and play there.

"To score, I think, 20 goals last season coming off the bench, it kind of goes a bit unnoticed. But that's football. It's time to move on now and get a fresh start."

Idah secured his switch to Swansea before joining up with his international team-mates for the home draw with Hungary and Tuesday's visit to Armenia.

"It was crazy," he said. "I loved my time at Celtic. At first, I didn't want to leave. I wanted to fight for my spot. I wanted to do well there.

"But Swansea have a great project and I know some of the staff there. What they think I can bring to the team is something I want to go and do. I spoke with the staff at Celtic and it seemed right. I'm really looking forward to going to Swansea."