James Forrest

Brendan obviously thinks he's one that he can genuinely work on. We actually don't have too much width and I can understand the thinking in keeping him around fighting it out with whoever is on the left and Roberts..

I'm done with him though. A good player on his day, but with an appalling attitude and zero desire or commitment, which the latter should've seen him punted alone..

He should and could've been a player we relied on to dig us out of hole's and make something happen, but he's not..

 

lf he's got to stay make the wee * get his hair cropped so he doesn't keep running his hands through it............does my * in

 

Love it. I was one of the few that wanted him to remain. Hopefully Jamesy can seize this last opportunity and really leave a big impact, either impressing the fans and giving back something before moving on or helping earn himself a new contract with us. Both would be better than seeing him leave on a sour note and for a cut deal.

 

He's not an average footballer by any means, technically he is completely sound and possibly has the best first touch in the entire team - speaks volumes he was our target man in Europe this season as he's the only player the ball would stick to.

Forrest has tons of ability and potential, if Brendan can sort his mentality then we'll have a proper player. The issues Forrest has as mostly mental and I'm pretty confident Brendan will sort them out.

 

He definitely does have an excellent first touch. That's not even debatable in my opinion..

 

He's obviously got the talent and he's been more consistent as his fitness seems to have been sorted. Thanks to Ronny. But he still needs to improve his delivery and attitude, everything else is fine and I'd be happy if BR wanted to give him a chance but also wouldn't be too bothered if we sold him on. Wish him well whatever happens.

 

Those are good points. Think we should maybe just sell him on. Again though, I hope he does well and sorts himself out if he does move on.

 

Yeah, do a Samson and Delilah on him.
That will solve evryone's problems.:icon_mrgreen:

 

Forrest has an effort percentage about the same as the TC Monthly Donation Goal..

Sits around 5% occasionally makes it up 20%..

 

The problem with James Forrest isn't just his fitness or his attitude, it's also that he's simply not that good. His decision making is terrible and he's easily stifled even at SPFL level.

Wether he's given another 6 months or leaves this summer is pretty much irrelevant, he has pretty much no value in the transfer market just now anyway.

 

Too true :smiley-laughing002:

It wouldn't be so bad if he was a major talent, but he's just not. A very average player with a generally * approach to playing the game.

 

I think if anyone comes in with any kind of 'reasonable' offer, Celtic will move him on.
You might expect someone like Owen Coyle to make a move - how about as a make-weight in Shane Duffy deal?

 

He certainly shouldn't be getting 4 years.

2 year deal would be enough.

 

We can do better without a doubt.

He's not a bad back up though.

 

punt, punt, punt

 

On his day a player we need.
But he is very seldom 'On his day' these days.
He was 1 from many who Ronny did not get on with, or they refused to do what the manager was asking. There were around 5 players totally dismissive of Ronny’s ways.

If Brendan can just get Forrest to play at his highest level, I am sure, in-fact positive the fans can and will love Forrest again. Rodgers approach will have the same effect Ronny's did. Some will flourish; some will slip away to nothing. Under Ronny Rogic, TC, Griffiths and a few others came to the fore, got better. Some stayed the same, some went backwards.
All I do know is BRENDAN DOES NOT * AROUND.
You either toe the line or you go train with the Woman’s team or kid’s team.
Rodgers is a BRILLIANT MANAGER; he can get the best out of ordinary and create better. The players just need to be honest and work hard. Sadly or thank *!! Several will leave, but I suspect the players that will leave have terrible attitudes. So this is Rodgers turning the coin around with Forrest.
None of this "Will Forrest stay"
No, it's not "You got 6 Months to prove to me you want to be a Celtic legend"
This is what Rodgers brings my fellow Celtic family. Forrest best TRY HARDER...
The way a handful of players reacted to Ronny was wrong. Rodgers will know what players downed tolls and will have hawks eye on them, but if they react well, he will give them the chance.

Fair?
HH
Hope you all had a good Sunday