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| James Forrest; he's awright so he is. | |
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| Topic Started: 26 Feb 2015, 09:19 PM (517,967 Views) | |
| Owenybhoy | 22 Feb 2016, 11:45 AM Post #2301 |
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A Devil In God's Country
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I still maintain he is all about speed and not too much about skill and determination. If he can't beat a player for pace then he goes missing. His decision making is abysmal, and his shooting leaves a lot to be desired for a professional footballer. He isn't the worst player we have, but he may well have one of the worst attitudes. Still just gives up when he thinks he is fouled, and gives it the old outstretched arms. If he goes, then he goes with thanks for the goals he has scored that meant something to the club. He will not be difficult to replace though. A stronger, more disciplined manager could maybe have got more out of him. Or got rid of him sooner. |
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| Patrick_Bateman | 22 Feb 2016, 11:47 AM Post #2302 |
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Retired and now a BT Sports pundit
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He's a kick and rush winger who has no pace anymore, so is utterly ineffective. He's done at any kind of decent level, and its been plain to see for a few years now. |
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| are you here for the game boys | 22 Feb 2016, 11:53 AM Post #2303 |
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Everyone's Fantasy Football first pick
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Feel that he always promised more than he ultimately delivered. Best for both parties |
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| ronan cfc | 22 Feb 2016, 11:54 AM Post #2304 |
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Retired and now a BT Sports pundit
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Sad the way it's turned out. Was one of my favourite players from 2010-2012 but he hasn't developed at all. In fact he has regressed. I re-watched the 2-0 Samaras game not long ago and he was a different player. 19 with barely a dozen games under his belt he showed more guts, desire and confidence to take a man on than we ever see now. Get the feeling nowadays he wishes his shorts had pockets. Still think he could have a decent career down south playing with a new lease of life and more space than he gets for us. |
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| In The Heat of Lisbon | 22 Feb 2016, 11:55 AM Post #2305 |
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Off treasure hunting in Holland
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Sad to see him go, but I think the sadness is more based on losing the player that he could have been, rather than the player he is. Will always remember him fondly for his winner against Karagandy that got us into the group stages.
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| Wolvibhoy | 22 Feb 2016, 11:56 AM Post #2306 |
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First name on the team-sheet
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Turning down an extension to his contract after all we have done for him. You couldn't mark his neck with a.... well anything really. |
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| Tam Haas | 22 Feb 2016, 12:01 PM Post #2307 |
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Getting on a bit
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We should be delighted at this news. Even entertaining the idea of giving him an extension was insane. Thanks for err....and goodbye. |
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| paulfg42 | 22 Feb 2016, 12:01 PM Post #2308 |
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Fiat justitia ruat caelum
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Ross Wallace has carved out a pretty decent career in the Championship so I have no doubt Forrest could do the same. |
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| Supermo13 | 22 Feb 2016, 12:02 PM Post #2309 |
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First team training
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Why do we let a player run down his contract like this? Surely the time to have sold him was summer 2014 or at worst last summer when we had already bought Mackay-Steven (another hit-or-miss winger)? If he's lucky he'll end up in the Championship and we're not likely to hear much of him again. |
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| fatboab | 22 Feb 2016, 12:07 PM Post #2310 |
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Just before the Dawn
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It's a shame that Forrest failed to live up to his earlier promise. I guess injuries have taken their toll. Infinitely better than GMS when on song, and as direct a winger as we've had for years, but some will only remember the down side of his Celtic career. I hope he does well wherever he goes, as the time is right for him to move on. |
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| Kingslim | 22 Feb 2016, 12:09 PM Post #2311 |
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69 and counting
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I'll miss him playing with his fringe. |
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| bermbob | 22 Feb 2016, 12:11 PM Post #2312 |
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Getting on a bit
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Agree about the contract he's knocked back. It must have riders in it about playing games and I don't blame the club for introducing them either. He hasn't fulfilled the promise he'd shown and would have to accept that his new contract will reflect that. There are players at the club stealing a wage and to be fair Forrest isn't the worst but I think both he and his agent need a reality check as it's all going to be downhill if he leaves Celtic. He should have been doing all he could to prove himself worthy of a first team wage but his performances have not shown that. We've brought in players and have plenty cover so I get the feeling his days are numbered anyway. |
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| henrikmc2 | 22 Feb 2016, 12:14 PM Post #2313 |
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Occasional Substitute
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His attitude has been poor this season, cost us a win a Tynecastle this season with a lack of discipline...wont be a loss |
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| bogjumper | 22 Feb 2016, 12:19 PM Post #2314 |
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First-team starter
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Honestly got tired of waiting for him to achieve his potential , probably time for a move anyway. The fact that no-one's been in for him before says it all ... |
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| mick405 | 22 Feb 2016, 12:21 PM Post #2315 |
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Get to the chopper!!
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He couldn't lace Paddy's boots. |
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| qualitystreetkid | 22 Feb 2016, 12:24 PM Post #2316 |
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Thank you, bye-bye for calling
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He'll be paid more money in the English Championship - whether he earns though is a different matter. He's certainly not earned his wage over the last few years. I don't believe he's got anyone to blame but himself for squandering a large chunk of his career. Edited by qualitystreetkid, 22 Feb 2016, 12:25 PM.
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| Corky Buczek | 22 Feb 2016, 12:25 PM Post #2317 |
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Trolololo
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Thing is that when Phil O'Donnell got a run of games, he showed what he could do. Of course then he would be injured again and back to square one. But Forrest has for the most part been fit this season and has shown nothing. Like Ambrose, I think he is a player thats need a fresh start and a new challenge. Edited by Corky Buczek, 22 Feb 2016, 12:26 PM.
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| brian mclair's hair | 22 Feb 2016, 12:31 PM Post #2318 |
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Mayor of Shark City
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Cause he'd do his back in |
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| Forza | 22 Feb 2016, 12:37 PM Post #2319 |
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Considering retirement
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Absolutely delighted he'll go this summer, and find myself questioning why we offered him a deal at all. Unless in order to get some sort of development fee we have to show that we offered him a new deal. Not sure what the deal is there as he is 24 and will be 25 in July, so guess we will receive no such development fee for him. I backed him a great deal these last few seasons when it was difficult to do so, purely based on the glimpses we'd seen of his pace and ability to finish (at times). Now when fit, he has done next to nothing to convince anyone he should be in this side or squad in future. Don't think that's down to a particular style of play, or any managerial issues. I just think we have found out that James is not good enough. He doesn't have enough in his game to be a relevant option, even in this Celtic squad. All the best to him wherever he ends up, and perhaps being somewhere else will give him a new lease of life. |
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| arklys | 22 Feb 2016, 12:41 PM Post #2320 |
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i'm not even listening
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He played well at home to Fenerbahce if I remember correctly. Oh well. |
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