Celtic striker Adam Idah has fired back on critics who interrogated his behavior outside the field by the end of last season.
In April a video was distributed on social media that seemed to show Idah that it looked worse for wear and broke in the back of a taxi.
Idah, who had a day off at the time, immediately tried to explain to Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers in the aftermath.
Rodgers quickly defended the Republic of Ireland striker, which was signed last summer for £ 9 million from Norwich City.
In conversation with Irish media prior to the friendly matches of his country against Senegal and Luxembourg, Idah insisted that he would continue to lead his life as normal.
“It didn't influence me,” said the 24-year-old in response to the social media storm around the video.
“I was on a day off, that's that. The manager understood. I was gone, I went out with the boys, and that was.
“There was no problem with the manager – he spoke really well about it.
'I will be video, but at the end of the day I am a human. I'm going out. I am not a robot where I always have to stay inside.
'It's hard when people are filming you. It can be quite disturbing, especially if the story is made to be what it is not.
“It can be difficult, but as I said, I am human and I will continue my life.”
All in all, Idah had a test season. He was not a first choice for much of the campaign, with Daizzen Maeda in a central role.
But the Irishman still scored 20 goals in 53 performances, which was the highest total of his career so far.
Learning to deal with the pressure and demanding at a club like Celtic is something he thinks he will look good on.
“The pressure is a lot and you are expected to deliver,” he said. 'I think you now have to put that behind you with my experience. You know what you are good at.
'If you don't score for a few games, it is not useful to listen to an ex-player. I am not really worried about what he thinks – I am there to do my bit.
'I had a good run in the last few games, but I know it can run quickly. That's football.
'There have been numerous games if I went without scoring, you have to stay focused and help the team.
'There is a lot of pressure in the club to be successful. It's good, I think. Every player wants to play at a big club, but what is delivered with a large club is the pressure.
'It was a disappointing end of the season for us [losing the Scottish Cup Final]But a general fantastic season.
'I got away with two trophies, scored 20 goals and got the winning goal in the last camp for Ireland. I feel really good.
'Most strikers will say the same thing: that you get that feeling by scoring goals and being hungry for more. It's great to have.
“I came into a nice little rhythm towards the end of the season, and hopefully I can come in this camp and score more.”
In the meantime, Kieran Tierney has said goodbye to Arsenal fans prior to his approaching move back to Celtic in the summer.
Tierney returns to Parkhead with a free transfer as soon as his contract with the Gunners ends.
Tierney told the Arsenal website: 'Just thank you for everything from the first day. The fans supported us through the good times and the bad, and they also supported me through difficult times.
'I think I am the most grateful, the times when it was not so good or so easy for me is when they probably supported me the most, so I am just very grateful and I feel good luck that I have the support of them.
'I feel so happy that I played for this club and the love that the supporters have given has been great. I held here every day and I learned so much, I have improved so much and I just feel good luck. '