James Forrest, a 33-year-old Celtic winger, is still going strong and is intent on creating more history at Parkhead as a one-club man.
Since entering the professional ranks in 2010, the Scotland international has remained loyal to his boyhood team, despite the fact that transfer activity in the modern game is at an all-time high.
After almost 15 years, James Forrest is just two trophies away from being the most decorated player in Celtic’s history. If the Bhoys can win a lot more trophies this season, he might overtake the legendary Bobby Lennox to take the top spot.
Forrest has acknowledged that he is only thinking about the present and not being sucked into conjecture about his long-term future, as his Celtic contract is scheduled to expire next summer.
In any case, his presence will be appreciated by Brendan Rodgers, who has four assists in 13 games this season.
The Lennoxtown alumnus has now revealed his current goals, with the prospect of becoming Celtic’s greatest trophy-laden star in the distance.
James Forrest on the potential for additional Celtic history to be made
Before Celtic’s Scottish Premiership match against Dundee this evening, Forrest has stated that team accomplishments come first, even though he might solidify his legendary position by becoming the Bhoys’ most decorated player ever.
“I believe I’ve mentioned it before, in the past couple of years, when you get statistics and milestones, when people tell you after they’ve been done, it’s really good,” he clarified.It just demonstrates that you have put in a lot of effort throughout the years and have tangible results to show for it. However, because October has just begun, it is difficult to consider that till the end of the season.
“It’s there, and for now I just want to keep playing games and supporting the team as much as I can. Hopefully, if we keep performing as a team, the accolades come.”
The seasoned core of Celtic provided a fantastic example for others.
Setting the standard, Callum McGregor is slipping up the list behind Forrest on number 22, making him one of the Bhoys’ top ten most decorated players.
Further down, Celtic greats Scott Brown and Nir Bitton also make an appearance, highlighting the astounding statistics that have accompanied the Hoops’ dominance in Scottish football in the twenty-first century.
On their path to becoming club legends, players like McGregor and Forrest have won trophy after trophy, while others have not consistently challenged for honors.
Given the current state of football, fans should cherish their longtime heroes while they are still playing.