James Forrest stands out as one of the most accomplished players in Celtic’s history, boasting an impressive collection of trophies including eleven Scottish Premiership titles, seven Scottish Cups, and seven League Cups. His accolades also include being named PFA Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year, as well as being part of three PFA Scotland Team of the Year selections.
Throughout his career at Celtic, Forrest has played a key role in numerous memorable moments for the club. However, his recent statement following the thrilling semi-final match against Aberdeen has caught the attention of Celtic fans. Despite his extensive experience, Forrest admitted that the game at Hampden on Saturday was unlike anything he had ever experienced before.
After coming on as a substitute and scoring a crucial goal to put Celtic in the lead, Forrest witnessed Aberdeen equalize twice before the game was ultimately decided by penalties, with Joe Hart emerging as the hero. Despite his impressive track record at Hampden, which includes significant victories in the Scottish Cup and League Cup, Forrest’s assertion that this recent game was unprecedented is truly remarkable.
Looking back at Forrest’s past triumphs at Hampden, including dramatic wins over Dundee United and Rangers, as well as his pivotal role in securing the Treble Treble in the 2019 Scottish Cup Final, it becomes clear why his statement has caused such intrigue. As Celtic prepares for the remaining league games and a cup final, Forrest’s excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead is palpable.
