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ADAM IDAH has quickly got into the groove at Celtic but the loan frontman admits his dance moves might need a bit of work.

The borrowed Norwich City striker achieved instant cult hero status with the Hoops support with his crucial penalty double in the dramatic 2-1 win at Easter Road on Wednesday.

Idah got Celts up and running when he stuck one away early on but things were looking dodgy for Brendan Rodgers and his men when Dylan Levitt slammed in a leveller and Hibs threatened to inflict more title damage.

But the Ireland star proved he’s got the chops to cut it at Parkhead when he grabbed the ball in stoppage-time to take the second spot-kick and seal the victory for his side.

It was a special moment for the 22-year-old from Cork as he had friends and family in the packed away end at Easter Road who were there to roar him on in his first start since checking in on transfer deadline day.

And they got to take part in the traditiona­l Hoops celebratio­n — with players doing a jig in front of the punters.

But Idah admitted he might have to call on his teammates for help with the moves. He beamed: “I think they need to teach me a bit more of that!

“It was unbelievab­le. Even just to score in front of the fans in the 90th minute was such an amazing feeling. I was delighted with it.

“I’ve always said I wanted to play and score for this club in front of the fans. I was too focused on the goal to see my friends in there!

“But to see their reaction after getting a last-minute goal was fantastic for me and the lads.”

Determined

Idah was determined to make a quick impression and he’s thrilled to get up and running early in his Hoops career.

The frontman — who bagged seven goals for the Canaries and Ireland in the first half of the campaign — is hoping this is just the beginning.

“It’s one of the best starts I’ve had,” admitted Idah. “The main thing was to get the three points.

“It was a tough game but overall I’m proud of the lads and to get

 ?? ?? DELIGHT: Idah with his new Celtic teammates after the Ireland star’s late winning penalty
DELIGHT: Idah with his new Celtic teammates after the Ireland star’s late winning penalty
 ?? ?? TRANSFER: Idah with Brendan Rodgers after signing on loan last week
TRANSFER: Idah with Brendan Rodgers after signing on loan last week

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