Some Celtic fans have flocked to Twitter to slate James Forrest’s performance in the Hoops’ pre-season match against OGC Nice.
Celtic are currently participating in the Veolia Trophy pre-season tournament and kicked off their pre-season with a game against the French outfit on Thursday evening, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
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Forrest started this game for the Hoops and remained on the pitch until the 61st minute when Celtic made multiple substitutions, as per celticfc.net.
Plenty of Celtic supporters were unhappy with Forrest’s performance in this game and they aired their frustration with the £5.4m-rated player on social media.
Forrest isn’t overrated but he has had a poor game, gave the ball away too many times. But it’s only the first game into pre-season and his sharpness and hopefully his distribution will rise.
— All Things Celtic (@CelticThings) July 16, 2020
Forrest is consistently poor against any opposition above the standard of Aberdeen
— CelticEddy67 (@CelticEddy67) July 16, 2020
Has James Forrest ever took on a man or made a forward pass?
— Dan? (@CFCDan_) July 16, 2020
Is James Forrest consistently poor for Celtic?YES
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Some Hoops supporters shared that they believe Forrest didn’t have a good game in this pre-season outing. One Celtic fan even called for Forrest to be sold, while another member of the Hoops’ fanbase went so far as to say that Forrest should be left in Lyon, which is playing host to the mini-tournament.
Leave Forrest in Lyon ?????
— Dean Kelly (@Albi0nSails0n_) July 16, 2020
Get Forrest and Ajer sold.
— Kenny Karte (@KennyKarte) July 16, 2020
Ex-Ajax forward Kasper Dolberg opened the scoring for Nice in the first half of the game. Prior to scoring his goal, the Danish attacker carried the ball into a central position from the left-hand side of Celtic’s penalty area, beating multiple Hoops players, including Forrest.
Some Celtic supporters shared some criticism for Forrest’s failure to stop Dolberg during his mazy run that led to the opening goal of the game.
See Forrest back to avoiding tackling as much as he can. Ajer as well sliding when its no needed.
— A Big Brown Lab (@ABigBrownLab1) July 16, 2020
James Forrest has the touch of a trampoline
— Martin (@MartinTheTim_) July 16, 2020
That was more jullien fault than anyone. Forrest also was at fault.
— Kevin Hackett (@KevinHa26255509) July 16, 2020
Forrest got his boots on the wrong feet?
— The Celtic Wray Podcast (@TheCelticWray) July 16, 2020
Judging by these tweets, it’s clear that many Celtic supporters were displeased by Forrest’s performance in this game and they will likely be hoping to see the 29-year-old Scotland international deliver some more positive performances in the club’s remaining pre-season fixtures before the beginning of the 2020/21 Scottish Premiership season, which will see Celtic attempt to win a 10th-straight Scottish Premiership title.