If he’s here for the dressing room vibes then sound but he cannot start vital games from now until foreseeable
walshybhoy on
It’s lovely for him but jesus, this is just a sentimental piece of business really.
Maybe, if there was evidence we’d do some proper recruitment and had our shit together, it’d be absolutely fair but knowing how we operate, this is just so they don’t have to replace him. Also – surely this is a decision for a new manager?
Skellyceltic on
Our problems at right wing are sorted for another year.
Jokes aside I’m fine with the likes of Forrest getting a year extension as long as we actually recruit well ahead of him. He’s a good professional to have around the club and play as a sub in 20 odd games a season on what I imagine are relatively low wages.
Of course we won’t recruit well and he’ll be needed far more than he should be though.
SOLOcelt13 on
Absolutely brilliant love the wee man! 🍀🍀🍀🍀
WeekendEpiphany on
We should give him a contract that automatically extends for the following season once he’s scored a goal. Keep the streak going for as long as possible.
cm-cfc on
Tbf, he knows his place in the squad. Can still come on for 15mins and contribute. As long as he’s 3rd choice RW and 4th LW, it’s decent cover.
BuzzDurkin on
Don’t understand the negativity with this from some people here. Been such an amazing to the servant for the club I think he deserves it if he wants it.
Why not as well? Proved at the weekend he can still make an impact, better than most wingers we’ve got right now as well and clearly an important player to have around.
Player_of_consoles on
James Forrest to score the winner against Hearts to win the title, put your money on it!
Keinix22 on
Not a surprise decisions like this with a club just completely stuck in the past . Complete dinosaurs running the club .
DevelopmentSuperb269 on
Great. Class act
Clean-Ear-6004 on
Right, let me preface this by saying I absolutely adore James Forrest, but what the fuck.
The guys 35 in the summer, hasnt had a season of proper contribution in about 5 years and we are supposed to be building for the future. We did it with Brown , it looks like we are going to do it with Mcgregor {not saying mcgregor is done yet but we are running him into the ground when he clearly isnt capable of playing 50 games a season anymore} and we are now doing it with forrest, keeping people around way too long.
Why cant we just let club legends go at the right time and give them their flowers.
Tony_Banksy on
Can’t fault that bit of business. He knows he is bench player now n has accepted and embraced the role.
Benjiboy74 on
I’m not saying this is right/wrong move but shouldn’t it be for the new manager to decide?
Urban_Hermit63 on
He isn’t going to play every game and will probably sit out large parts of the season. But he will be a very useful player to have in the squad. Without Jota being available he is arguably our best winger. The lesson to be learnt is we need to sign wingers like him. Wingers that can get to the bye line and get a cross in. I can’t be the only supporter extremely frustrated with inverted wingers constantly cutting inside and running in to a packed defence.
Altruistic-Part6071 on
Superb, Jamesy had been brilliant for us.
Sechzehn6861 on
Earned the right to keep playing for the club for as long as he’s still got the legs. An incredible servant.
Imaginary-Shame737 on
Great young lad with tonnes of potential
Otherwise_Dress506 on
Proof next year is going to be a fucking shambles.
vegass67 on
Those 30 minutes ET at hampden last week just paid jamsey’s wages for another year.
Initial-Emergency-42 on
Yasss well in wee man.
ihateeverythingandu on
People would rather kick out the most decorated player we’ve ever had, who is happy to be a spare part, so we can sign another Mvuka because he’s young.
Is it sad we HAVE to rely on this? Absolutely. Am I sad about an absolute legend and our most decorated player staying here? Nope.
InfamousEbb5680 on
His ability to pop up with a crucial goal late in a game is genuinely unmatched, and I’m all for keeping that weird goal-scoring streak alive as a running side-quest for the club. Honestly, for a veteran who clearly loves being a squad player, this is a no-brainer.
Been a great servant to the club and it’s good to have someone with his experience around the dressing room. We saw at the weekend he is still able to make a difference in games.
He deserves to finish out his career at the club
TheSameInnovation on
We’re not a serious club.
Immediate-Wing-3111 on
One of the few that should be considered for another contract. Some of them have been stealing wages this season.
Apprehensive-Ask24 on
Looking forward to the renewal adverts saying “James has signed up for 26/27, have you?”
Crabbit_Jobbie on
For most of the season, he made a better contribution than Maeda and Tounetki off the bench.
Rab_Legend on
Thats the RW sorted for next season then
AardvarkOk4359 on
Yass
mcmill on
I don’t mind it as long as we get in some fking reinforcement
Visual-Pudding-7414 on
Legend
cjdapd on
Jamesy…probably.
Dull_Zombie3734 on
As much as I love the guy,and still think he’s our best r.winger we have at the club, he HAS TO START,even if only for 50 minutes he brings more than tounekti ever does or will do…I think sentiment is playing a big part here. I mean the tail end of the season before last he was by far and away our best player. LEGEND,FOREVERCELT,and watching him make his debut to the goal against Karagandy in 2013 that put us through to C.L in a 3-2 89th minute winner,Get him started in the Falkirk Game
Kitchen-Lie-4592 on
He should get a statue, a documentary, and a testimonial. He’s a legend.
But I think it’s kicking the can dowb the road sadly.
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Great stuff. Made a few big contributions off the bench this season
I love wee Jamesy but Jesus fuck, man.
Get in there.
https://preview.redd.it/koonaskopwwg1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=997ce719987d83bbf42ad8069bf47a8ecd0a9cd0
If he’s here for the dressing room vibes then sound but he cannot start vital games from now until foreseeable
It’s lovely for him but jesus, this is just a sentimental piece of business really.
Maybe, if there was evidence we’d do some proper recruitment and had our shit together, it’d be absolutely fair but knowing how we operate, this is just so they don’t have to replace him. Also – surely this is a decision for a new manager?
Our problems at right wing are sorted for another year.
Jokes aside I’m fine with the likes of Forrest getting a year extension as long as we actually recruit well ahead of him. He’s a good professional to have around the club and play as a sub in 20 odd games a season on what I imagine are relatively low wages.
Of course we won’t recruit well and he’ll be needed far more than he should be though.
Absolutely brilliant love the wee man! 🍀🍀🍀🍀
We should give him a contract that automatically extends for the following season once he’s scored a goal. Keep the streak going for as long as possible.
Tbf, he knows his place in the squad. Can still come on for 15mins and contribute. As long as he’s 3rd choice RW and 4th LW, it’s decent cover.
Don’t understand the negativity with this from some people here. Been such an amazing to the servant for the club I think he deserves it if he wants it.
Why not as well? Proved at the weekend he can still make an impact, better than most wingers we’ve got right now as well and clearly an important player to have around.
James Forrest to score the winner against Hearts to win the title, put your money on it!
Not a surprise decisions like this with a club just completely stuck in the past . Complete dinosaurs running the club .
Great. Class act
Right, let me preface this by saying I absolutely adore James Forrest, but what the fuck.
The guys 35 in the summer, hasnt had a season of proper contribution in about 5 years and we are supposed to be building for the future. We did it with Brown , it looks like we are going to do it with Mcgregor {not saying mcgregor is done yet but we are running him into the ground when he clearly isnt capable of playing 50 games a season anymore} and we are now doing it with forrest, keeping people around way too long.
Why cant we just let club legends go at the right time and give them their flowers.
Can’t fault that bit of business. He knows he is bench player now n has accepted and embraced the role.
I’m not saying this is right/wrong move but shouldn’t it be for the new manager to decide?
He isn’t going to play every game and will probably sit out large parts of the season. But he will be a very useful player to have in the squad. Without Jota being available he is arguably our best winger. The lesson to be learnt is we need to sign wingers like him. Wingers that can get to the bye line and get a cross in. I can’t be the only supporter extremely frustrated with inverted wingers constantly cutting inside and running in to a packed defence.
Superb, Jamesy had been brilliant for us.
Earned the right to keep playing for the club for as long as he’s still got the legs. An incredible servant.
Great young lad with tonnes of potential
Proof next year is going to be a fucking shambles.
Those 30 minutes ET at hampden last week just paid jamsey’s wages for another year.
Yasss well in wee man.
People would rather kick out the most decorated player we’ve ever had, who is happy to be a spare part, so we can sign another Mvuka because he’s young.
Is it sad we HAVE to rely on this? Absolutely. Am I sad about an absolute legend and our most decorated player staying here? Nope.
His ability to pop up with a crucial goal late in a game is genuinely unmatched, and I’m all for keeping that weird goal-scoring streak alive as a running side-quest for the club. Honestly, for a veteran who clearly loves being a squad player, this is a no-brainer.
https://preview.redd.it/mgzu84pjbxwg1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fddccb43ee3d81928efdd40d6fc6ddb7b441a6e7
Been a great servant to the club and it’s good to have someone with his experience around the dressing room. We saw at the weekend he is still able to make a difference in games.
He deserves to finish out his career at the club
We’re not a serious club.
One of the few that should be considered for another contract. Some of them have been stealing wages this season.
Looking forward to the renewal adverts saying “James has signed up for 26/27, have you?”
For most of the season, he made a better contribution than Maeda and Tounetki off the bench.
Thats the RW sorted for next season then
Yass
I don’t mind it as long as we get in some fking reinforcement
Legend
Jamesy…probably.
As much as I love the guy,and still think he’s our best r.winger we have at the club, he HAS TO START,even if only for 50 minutes he brings more than tounekti ever does or will do…I think sentiment is playing a big part here. I mean the tail end of the season before last he was by far and away our best player. LEGEND,FOREVERCELT,and watching him make his debut to the goal against Karagandy in 2013 that put us through to C.L in a 3-2 89th minute winner,Get him started in the Falkirk Game
He should get a statue, a documentary, and a testimonial. He’s a legend.
But I think it’s kicking the can dowb the road sadly.