Some Celtic fans have been raving and discussing the impact of James Forrest on the club’s fortunes in recent months.
Forrest featured in the club’s 2-1 win over Aberdeen this weekend, with the Hoops’ success maintaining their lead at the top of the table over their nearest challengers.
Is Forrest a Celtic legend?
Yes, no question
Needs to do more
After the game, a Hoops-related page posted about Forrest. This left many fans expressing their opinion about the player and they respect what he has done for the club.
Never understand the stick he gets,amount of important goals and assists he gets is incredible
— Steven Mackintosh (@mack8iar) February 16, 2020
A Celtic great. No question
— Ammyhi (@glaschuhammy86) February 16, 2020
He’s priceless man, absolutely crucial to us.
— Marc (@ErlBhoy) February 16, 2020
Where would we be without him, immensely important player.
— Mike (@Artur_B91) February 16, 2020
That’s Forrest’s speciality, he’s a match winner, people get on his back nearly every week but his stats in the least few seasons so that he is an incredibly important player.
— MonThe (@hoopleheads_) February 16, 2020
He always is involved I don’t know what more he needs to do to get some people off his back.
— George R (@geobhoy67) February 16, 2020
Forrest, who is valued at £6.75 million (as per Transfermarkt), is a product of the Celtic youth academy and has risen through the ranks at the club since his debut in the 2009/10 season.
This season has been a productive one in front of goal for the 28-year-old. He has made 42 appearances in all competitions for the club and picked up 16 goals, while coming up with 20 assists as well.
What do we think?
Forrest’s numbers show that he deserves a lot of credit from Hoops fans. He has now made as many as 390 appearances in all competitions. For someone who has played that much for the first team, fans have to respect him and his contributions to Celtic over the years.