Adam Idah says Brendan Rodgers has supported him through thick and thin this season, as the Celtic striker outlined how key a role his manager has played in his career so far.
Idah permanently signed for the Scottish Premiership champions last summer in a deal worth just over £9 million.
In his first full season at Parkhead, the Irishman has scored 20 goals and has a better strike-per-90 ratio in the league than player of the year Daizen Maeda.
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Things have got tough for Idah at certain junctures - he went 13 games without scoring between December and January.
Rodgers, though, ensured he didn't get down on himself, as Idah revealed his boss' undying support: "I'm the type of player that plays off confidence, and when you've got a manager like Brendan, it's amazing," he told Premier Sports.
"Of course, yeah, there's going to be bad games, but he gives me that boost to go again and not give up. I've felt it throughout the whole course of this season.
"When I did have spells when I didn't score, he made me feel like I was the best striker in the world. He's been amazing for me, for my family.
"Not just in training, there's off the pitch stuff where he's been top class. He's really helped me in my career. All the staff around him have been amazing to me, so it's really good to have."
Idah came up trumps for Celtic off the bench in last season's Scottish Cup final.
He will, in all likelihood, start against Aberdeen this afternoon as his side looks to hone in on a domestic treble.
