And so Bobby Lennox’s Celtic trophy record was shattered by a Forrest after 45 years of dominating him.
James Forrest, the winger now out on his own in the club’s silverware pantheon, had an extra moment of history at Tannadice on the day Celtic put the finishing touches on another Scottish Premiership title.
The new record, which has been in development for ten and a half years, is twenty-six.
Forrest has won 13 leagues, seven Scottish Cups, and six League Cups in his 524 appearances, has 108 goals, and has now won 5 leagues. He has participated in 186 different Celtic matches.
Derk Boerrigter, Patrick Roberts, Daniel Arzani, Maryan Shved, Sead Haksabanovic, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Marco Tilio, and Luis Palma are just a few of the wingers he’s counted in the club over the years.
He has since had a backseat to the more recent generation of accomplished figures like Liel Abada, Jota, Daizen Maeda, and Nicolas Kuhn. More than 150 of those 500 plus games were substitutes, which shows his patience and professionalism.
His stats reveal a ruthless adversary, but when examined in a different way, they also reveal a fierce competitor.
He’s still fighting, despite reports of injuries, shiny new signings, extensive bench time, and rumors that he might be leaving, despite the fact that he has been fighting.
His league starts have been in single figures for the past five seasons, but he has kept going. Although he only started 20 or more league games out of his 13 full seasons, he has had a significant impact.
A standard-setter and a constant
Forrest is the living embodiment of Celtic’s grit, despite having too much class for everyone else in this division.
Although he has the most trophies, his parents have a dog in him. Although it isn’t present in his personality, it must.
He has 15 straight goals, and Callum McGregor, who has spent the last 15 years with Forrest and is aware of what he has accomplished, must think that he should make it 16 as well.
His first Celtic manager, Neil Lennon, recalls that “the season before he made his debut, I had him in the development team.” He excelled,” he said.
He “had everything,” he said. Brilliant footwork. You could play him through the middle, or left, right, or both. That incredible speed change. Even at the time, he was one of those players that would make you want to stay in your seat.
“Passing by people,” Low gravity’s axis. Nothing frightens me. I cherished him from the moment I first saw him play.
No one can deny that anyone from this time, especially the illiterate Forrest, can compare to those who lived there on stage, but it was a special experience at Tannadice on Saturday.
He lacked any pomp and circumstance. No attracting attention to himself through social media. Honesty, graft, and pride were what has always been present.
He has been one of Brendan Rodgers’ few constants throughout both of his spells, both for himself and for McGregor. Individual standard setters have their own methods.
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Still hungry and still triumphant
What year did this all start?
Forrest, who was 14 years and 361 days old when he scored a left-foot shot into John Ruddy’s net just before the end of a league game against Motherwell on May 10, 2010 – 14 years and 361 days ago – was just a few minutes away.
It was a memorable debut for the 18-year-old. One goal in nine minutes.
Forrest’s youth is apparent in the video; he might be mistaken for a 12-year-old.
Edson Braafheid, Zheng Zhi, Morten Rasmussen, and Josh Thompson are also given the names of their former teammates. Relics from a different era
However, that scene also serves as a reminder of Forrest’s long history on the road. 24 000 people showed up at Celtic Park that day.
Both the player and the club have come a long way. Rangers won their second title in a row shortly after winning no more than one trophy during that same season, 2009-2010.
There was no cup final at all. Ross County won the Scottish Cup while their hearts were squandered by Hearts. Celtic won two games in Europe out of ten.
Along the way, Tony Mowbray lost his job. In an effort to restore the thunder, Lennon was appointed manager.
Look at his career, which has had some incredible success, Lennon continues. “Missing out on significant games due to injury or selection.” He’s had his lows, but he’s just maintained his equilibrium. He is unfazed by nothing.
When he is not a member of the team, he is not one to knock the doors. Some players don’t get it, but he seems to be saying, “OK, this is my role at the moment, but when I’m called upon, I’ll be ready.” He is also always prepared.
“And I still really enjoy watching him play. When he’s at his best, he’s still one of the most exciting players to watch. He has evolved along with the game as it has. He is currently a sort of passing winger with a threat of a goal.
He’s undoubtedly a man who has accomplished great things in his own right, despite the fact that I don’t put him in the same league as Bobby Lennox or any of the Lisbon Lions.
There is still no sign of him being sated by all the success, which is probably what made him stand out in history books. At 33 and 34, respectively.
He surpassed a great Lion of 1967 on the title-winning day. He’ll be in short odds to win the Scottish Cup final next month, two points clear.
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