James Forrest

Absolutely buzzing for the wee man. What a way to claim ur 100th goal.

Well done Jamsey

 

Delighted for him. 100!

 

Rolled back the years. Excellent performance.

 

Jamesy doesnt show much emotion but he was as buzzing after todays game than Ive ever seen him; he then said after the game that he was happy enough with his performance but he was just focusing on working hard for the team and scoring more goals for the club - Even after all these years and all these goals he just wants to score more goals for Celtic

There are players who have been at Celtic for a couple of years and got a hero's adulation then sneaked off at the first sign of a EPL club showing an interest - Whereas James Forrest has given his career to Celtic and had some incredible moments for the club - Its a player like Forrest that deserves to go down in history as a 'Celtic Great'; nevermind yer Odsonne Edouards and Moussa Dem-*-bele's when it comes to legendary Celtic players Jamesy Forrest is the real deal

 

I’ll be honest, February this year I didn’t see a place for him - happy if I’m to be proved wrong.

Incredible achievement - and a wonderful performance today. 2 genuine right wing options and same on the left. 2 great options up front. A good position to be in.

 

Delighted for him tbh His achievements put things into Perspective.

 

Buzzing for Gump. Been a fantastic servant.

 

Good to see him stepping up especially at a time where I thought he wasn’t looking at all interested.

 

Delighted for him.

 

I'll hold my hands up - I have been guilty of giving him a hard time over the years and I thought his Celtic career was fizzling out.

But all credit to him, he's looked sharp coming off the bench recently and took his chance today with both hands. To score 100 goals for Celtic is an incredible achievement. Would like to know his combined G&A.

At 31, he still has a couple of years in him at least. He might not be as quick as he once was but he makes up for it in experience and intelligence. Domestically he can do a job for us. Hope he kicks on from here and has a good season - looking forward to watching him on Wednesday.

 

Scored some big goals for us in that 100, deserves his place in history

 

101 goals
99 assists
451 appearances

A goal or assist every 2.2 games

 

100 goals not 101, I think those are the stats from transfermarkt which is wrong. My guess is one of them later was given as an og.
Assists, I don't know but transfermarkt considers winning a penalty or a direct freekick if the kick results in a goal (that's why they put Kent as having 20 assists. I think they also count a shot that is saved but the rebound is scored as an assist. I think what an assist is has no real set rule.

 

Class from Hart that.

 

I knew I was three short': James Forrest takes limelight after joining Celtic's 100 club
James Forrest has never been one to like the limelight. A quiet, humble, hard-working character, he prefers to let others do the talking. Yet this likeable 31-year-old could not avoid being centre of attention this time around after scoring a hat-trick against Hibs and taking his goal-tally for Celtic to 100 goals.



Forrest was handed his first start of the season by manager Ange Postecoglou and he was the main player in a 6-1 thrashing of hapless Hibs. He could have scored more on the day had he not been replaced, to rapturous applause, on 65 minutes and he can lay claim to being a Celtic legend: 100 goals, ten leagues titles, five Scottish Cups and five League Cups. His achievements are even more impressive given he’s had injuries to contend with, especially under Postecoglou, where he has not started as frequently as before.

Asked when he started thinking about reaching 100 goals, Forrest remarked: “Maybe last year when I’ve got closer more people have mentioned it. The team is doing well and I’ve not playing. I’m delighted – first start of the season, helping the boys and getting another hat-trick and 100 goals is unbelievable. I knew I was three short. I’ve scored two hat-tricks so didn’t think I’d get another but we started really well and getting the first goal early I always knew we’d get chances. Having two at half-time, it was definitely in my head going into the second half.



"In football it’s crazy how one game can be so high then it goes low. But I think what I’ve done and how I’ve been there have been so many highs and it’s definitely been worth it. I’m grateful to be here so long and delighted I’ve contributed. A couple of boys were winding me up wanting me to dance in front of the fans."




Forrest has had to bide his time for a start this term, with Jota, Liel Abada, Daizen Maeda and Sead Haksabanovic offering stern competition on the flanks. He hopes that he has given Postecoglou some food for thought with his efforts against Hibs.

“The manager is big on performance,” continued Forrest. “The last couple of games I felt I’d done well coming on. The amount of games and the way we play I think he will need every one at it and have subs coming on making an impact. Every player needs to be ready and because he has changed it nobody knows if they’re playing or not. It’s good for competition for places.

“The manager just wants everyone training hard and playing well. As I’m older I’ve been injured and had different experiences. Maybe this year I’ve had a good pre-season. I’ve maybe not played as much as you want but you have to look at the positives. You can’t be down and the manager always said he’d give everyone a chance and the last few games have proved that with players who have been on the fringes coming on.”

 

I was there for his first against motherwell and i was there for his 100th against Hibs, what a 14 years he's had.