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James Forrest; he's awright so he is.
Topic Started: 26 Feb 2015, 09:19 PM (517,912 Views)
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It sounds derogatory, but it's actually a shame that no-one has ever taught him how to run properly. His pace used to be a terrific asset but the fact he wastes so much energy flapping his arms about hasn't brought out the best in his natural pace.
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24 Jul 2016, 03:02 PM
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24 Jul 2016, 03:00 PM
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24 Jul 2016, 02:49 PM

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Forrest was frozen out for a few months at the end of last season but since Jan 2015 when GMS signed they have both played a similar amount of games, thinking GMS had made 2 or 3 more appearances.

It's against these diddy teams you speak off the Forrest constantly struggles against. If we are to keep one or the other. I'd be more confident of GMS chipping in with 5-10 goals over the course of the season than Forrest.

I wouldn't play GMS in any high profile games but happy enough to keep him around as back-up to Roberts and Sinclair (if he signs). He isn't on high wages and doesn't seem like the type of guy to winge about not playing every week, nice guy aswell.

Forrest has had a bad run under a bad manager. Before that he was head and shoulders above any level Mackay-Steven has achieved for Celtic and likely will. Forrest's ship has probably sailed, but he's reached a far higher level than Mackay-Steven who is frankly a pointless player to have signed and have around. And he isn't the only one.
James Forrest has a bad attitude. The only person he has to blame is himself when he finds himself playing at Rotherham.
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24 Jul 2016, 09:51 AM
Some of the comments on here are disgraceful. Absolutely disgraceful.

Supporters are supposed to support, not behave like jumped up know it alls .
Bollocks.
We know "support" means absolutely eff all to you.
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We've been having the same arguments about Forrest for a very very long time - nothing has changed, including his form

Have some ambition - he's been guff for years - why on gods green earth would we keep him? Just in case? We've been holding on just in case for four seasons - Enough of that pish - punt and wish him all the best but we can sign or develop someone far far far better

Honestly, how he keeps getting defended is baffling - hasn't put a foot right in years
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Fact is, he had a promising start to his career and for whatever has gone downhill since then. He has far too rarely performed at the level that is required to be at the club.

He just doesn't contribute enough. End of.

I don't think its disgrace to say that it's best we get shot of him and find someone more effective. Unless of course he gives himself a kick up the arse and starts to perform. If so great, but I doubt he has it in him.
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What's the deal anyway? Has he been offered a contract, or was he offered at one point and it was withdrawn?

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I reckon Brendan is only playing him to put him in the shop window for the likes of Leyton Orient or Mansfield. £85,000. Easy money. Tony Watt with bells on.
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24 Jul 2016, 07:28 PM
What's the deal anyway? Has he been offered a contract, or was he offered at one point and it was withdrawn?

He was offered a new contract 4 times. Rejected the first 3, but neither he nor his agent made any reply to the 4th offer and it was subsequently withdrawn. That was towards the end of Lennys tenure. No offer has been made since.
Edited by Patrick_Bateman, 24 Jul 2016, 09:55 PM.
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24 Jul 2016, 09:40 PM
I reckon Brendan is only playing him to put him in the shop window for the likes of Leyton Orient or Mansfield. £85,000. Easy money. Tony Watt with bells on.
:lmao:
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24 Jul 2016, 09:40 PM
I reckon Brendan is only playing him to put him in the shop window for the likes of Leyton Orient or Mansfield. £85,000. Easy money. Tony Watt with bells on.
:lmao:
Obviously that's hyperbole and flat out stupid, but why do you rate Forrest so highly to the point of sensitivity anytime someone critiques Forrest, no matter how valid?

Since October 2013 he's scored a grand total of 8 goals for Celtic.

8.
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24 Jul 2016, 09:54 PM
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24 Jul 2016, 07:28 PM
What's the deal anyway? Has he been offered a contract, or was he offered at one point and it was withdrawn?

He was offered a new contract 4 times. Rejected the first 3, but neither he nor his agent made any reply to the 4th offer and it was subsequently withdrawn. That was towards the end of Lennys tenure. No offer has been made since.
:thumbsup: it would seem he's offski then.
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24 Jul 2016, 03:02 PM
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24 Jul 2016, 03:00 PM
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24 Jul 2016, 02:49 PM

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Forrest was frozen out for a few months at the end of last season but since Jan 2015 when GMS signed they have both played a similar amount of games, thinking GMS had made 2 or 3 more appearances.

It's against these diddy teams you speak off the Forrest constantly struggles against. If we are to keep one or the other. I'd be more confident of GMS chipping in with 5-10 goals over the course of the season than Forrest.

I wouldn't play GMS in any high profile games but happy enough to keep him around as back-up to Roberts and Sinclair (if he signs). He isn't on high wages and doesn't seem like the type of guy to winge about not playing every week, nice guy aswell.

Forrest has had a bad run under a bad manager. Before that he was head and shoulders above any level Mackay-Steven has achieved for Celtic and likely will. Forrest's ship has probably sailed, but he's reached a far higher level than Mackay-Steven who is frankly a pointless player to have signed and have around. And he isn't the only one.
A bad run under a bad manager :lol:
Funny how people's perspective on stuff can change. Seems everything is Ronnys fault, including Forrest not giving a eff.
Ronny was the one who actually helped sort his injuries out, actually made a big deal about getting him fit when he joined.
It was widely commented on on here when Forrest came back that he finally looked fit.
But he reverted to type and his lack of effort and general shampooebag tendencies once again took centre stage.
I always wanted him to make it with us but it's been evident for some time that he's not interest.
GMS has done more since he's signed than him, you can't actually argue with that.
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24 Jul 2016, 10:37 PM
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24 Jul 2016, 10:25 PM
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24 Jul 2016, 09:40 PM
I reckon Brendan is only playing him to put him in the shop window for the likes of Leyton Orient or Mansfield. £85,000. Easy money. Tony Watt with bells on.
:lmao:
Obviously that's hyperbole and flat out stupid, but why do you rate Forrest so highly to the point of sensitivity anytime someone critiques Forrest, no matter how valid?

Since October 2013 he's scored a grand total of 8 goals for Celtic.

8.
I don't mind criticism of anyone. Some of the stuff on here though goes way beyond that. A lot from people who don't have a clue. Start with anyone who thinks Mackay-Steven is better.
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remy mcswain
25 Jul 2016, 06:52 AM
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24 Jul 2016, 10:37 PM
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24 Jul 2016, 10:25 PM

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Obviously that's hyperbole and flat out stupid, but why do you rate Forrest so highly to the point of sensitivity anytime someone critiques Forrest, no matter how valid?

Since October 2013 he's scored a grand total of 8 goals for Celtic.

8.
I don't mind criticism of anyone. Some of the stuff on here though goes way beyond that. A lot from people who don't have a clue. Start with anyone who thinks Mackay-Steven is better.
What exactly is it that's over the top? Most of the posts on here are spot on.

Hasn't lived up to his potential? Check
Has 1 good game in 10? Check
Injury prone? Check
More concerned about his hair than his performances? Check
Chucked it anyway? Check

You continue banging his drum but when you say he's better than GMS that's based on nothing more than your opinion. There are stats staring you right in the face which say GMS has contributed far more to Celtic.

8 goals in nearly 3 years for a "creative" player is beyond embarrassing.
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remy mcswain
25 Jul 2016, 06:52 AM
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24 Jul 2016, 10:37 PM
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Obviously that's hyperbole and flat out stupid, but why do you rate Forrest so highly to the point of sensitivity anytime someone critiques Forrest, no matter how valid?

Since October 2013 he's scored a grand total of 8 goals for Celtic.

8.
I don't mind criticism of anyone. Some of the stuff on here though goes way beyond that. A lot from people who don't have a clue. Start with anyone who thinks Mackay-Steven is better.
And yet GMS has been better since he arrived at Celtic. I don't think he is better personally but if thinking he is means you "don't have a clue" what does that say about people who rate Forrest? :ponder:
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24 Jul 2016, 10:37 PM

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I don't mind criticism of anyone. Some of the stuff on here though goes way beyond that. A lot from people who don't have a clue. Start with anyone who thinks Mackay-Steven is better.
And yet GMS has been better since he arrived at Celtic. I don't think he is better personally but if thinking he is means you "don't have a clue" what does that say about people who rate Forrest? :ponder:
The great Gordon Strachan?
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I don't mind criticism of anyone. Some of the stuff on here though goes way beyond that. A lot from people who don't have a clue. Start with anyone who thinks Mackay-Steven is better.
What exactly is it that's over the top? Most of the posts on here are spot on.

Hasn't lived up to his potential? Check
Has 1 good game in 10? Check
Injury prone? Check
More concerned about his hair than his performances? Check
Chucked it anyway? Check

You continue banging his drum but when you say he's better than GMS that's based on nothing more than your opinion. There are stats staring you right in the face which say GMS has contributed far more to Celtic.

8 goals in nearly 3 years for a "creative" player is beyond embarrassing.
Chucked it?

So why does Rodgers pick him?
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And yet GMS has been better since he arrived at Celtic. I don't think he is better personally but if thinking he is means you "don't have a clue" what does that say about people who rate Forrest? :ponder:
The great Gordon Strachan?
Ah let's throw another name in to deflect from my previous post :lol:

Your defence of Forrest in the face of facts is strange mate. I really rated Forrest and hoped that he'd be a great player for us. It's not turned out that way for multiple reasons though and he's not going to be.
Every year is "a big year" for him and he's never kicked on.
GMS has contributed more since he's been here, that's not an opinion, that's a fact.

If you're looking for stuff that goes way beyond criticism, then you might want to go have a read at your own post history. Specifically stuff on GMS and McGregor :thumbsup:
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Defended him up until EK. After that i couldn't care less if he went.
Still this :Bye:
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What exactly is it that's over the top? Most of the posts on here are spot on.

Hasn't lived up to his potential? Check
Has 1 good game in 10? Check
Injury prone? Check
More concerned about his hair than his performances? Check
Chucked it anyway? Check

You continue banging his drum but when you say he's better than GMS that's based on nothing more than your opinion. There are stats staring you right in the face which say GMS has contributed far more to Celtic.

8 goals in nearly 3 years for a "creative" player is beyond embarrassing.
Chucked it?

So why does Rodgers pick him?
He's chucked in the past, many times. The San Siro springs to mind.
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