Chris Sutton comments as Adam Idah reportedly edges closer to ...
Cork native Adam Idah is reportedly closing in on a deadline day move to Celtic and while most Ireland fans believe it would be a great move for the young striker, Chris Sutton is not convinced.
Idah, who turns 23 on the 11th of February, has found regular starts hard to come by at Norwich City this campaign and he had been linked with a loan move to Hellas Verona, with the Serie A club also having the option to buy.
Genoa were also said to be interested in the Republic of Ireland international but it seems like his destination could now be Paradise, according to numerous reports on Thursday.
But responding to the speculation that Idah could be about to leave one of his former clubs to join another of his former clubs, Chris Sutton has his say in his column for the Pink Un.
"I'm a fan of Adam Idah but, like many Norwich City supporters, have been frustrated by his inability to take his opportunities at the club," began Sutton.
"There is no way to describe the last few years for Idah other than disappointing. He burst onto the scene with a hat trick against Preston North End. I was on Final Score that day, and I remember thinking, 'Here we go'. I suspect other Norwich fans thought the same.
"He looked like he was going to be the latest academy talent off the conveyor belt and would go on to bigger and better things. Sometimes, it doesn't work for certain players at certain clubs. It was the same for me at Chelsea - it is frustrating and impossible to put your finger on.
"Idah has had long enough to prove himself, especially at Championship level, and I think the team would have wanted more from him. Sadly, it feels like we've reached the end of the road.
"If they get a replacement, then I believe it is a move that is best for all parties. He has had enough opportunities to prove himself at Norwich, and it hasn't quite happened.
"Maybe he needs a fresh start and challenge. I've done so many columns on Idah over the years. He has so much going for him; he's strong, quick and has a great physical profile, but it always feels like he could give more. He doesn't throw his weight around enough.
"If they can get a deal sorted, all parties should shake hands, wish each other well and move on. Celtic is going to be a very difficult and different experience for him, if that gets finalised. You have to robust mentally to cope with life in Glasgow.
"My fear is that Idah will struggle to displace Celtic’s other strikers and isn’t any better than Oh Hyeon-gyu. He is a development player and I’m not sure that is what Celtic need either right now. I really hope he knows what he is getting himself into…"
The former College Corinthians forward could be one of a number of Irish players making moves on deadline day.
