Idah relishing final Old Firm showdown

Angus Wright

Adam Idah made a scoring Ibrox debut for Celtic in Sunday's classic 3-3 draw with Rangers and is now looking forward to the final Old Firm league game of the season at Parkhead.

The 23-year-old Republic of Ireland striker, on loan from Norwich since January, replaced Kyogo Furuhashi in the 69th minute with Celtic leading 2-1 through a Daizen Maeda goal after 21 seconds and a Matt O'riley penalty in a dominant first half.

Rangers skipper James Tavernier reduced the deficit in the 55th minute from the spot as Rangers fought back.

Substitute Abdallah Sima's deflected strike in the 86th minute levelled the game but a minute later Celtic broke and Idah drove low past Ibrox keeper Jack Butland for what looked like a winner with his sixth goal for the club.

However, there was one twist remaining as home substitute Rabbi Matondo curled in the equaliser in the third of eight added minutes to keep Rangers one point behind leaders Celtic.

“I was disappointed to not get the winner but look, we got a point at the end of the day and we're happy with the point,” said Idah.

“It's frustrating not to get all three points but the boys dug in well, dug deep, performed well and we still have to play them at home.

“It was crazy, my first time there was amazing. What the boys did without fans was fantastic. It was a good experience and now I am looking forward to playing them at home.

“We take each game as it comes now. When this next game comes [against Rangers], I'm sure we'll be ready for it.”