James Forrest

People who know my post history here will know that I have very few good things to say about the rat, but he really transformed Forrest. He was a quite frustrating player to watch, then whatever Rodgers did turn him into a lethal, consistent and dangerous player.

Since Lennon arrived he more or less returned to that. He has still many good games but is no longer the engine of the team as he once was.

 

Aye that annoyed me. Still tucking inside as if Frimpong was over lapping. Done the same away to Livi last season, ended up with Bitton playing wider. Just took more space away from the front two and midfield.Making us even more predictable. If he stays wider then he gives a different angle of attack and can make the diagonal run in behind, wide and get to the byline(don't recall them having to defend cutbacks) or cut inside(instead of already being inside). I suppose the latter was probably the reason for switch of wing.

He wasn't the source of the poor showing, it was an all round failure in attack

 

Well said. It's embarrassing and predictable that when we drop points, the fans attack Forrest. It's even more obvious when the whole 1-11 weren't any better.

Thankfully the manager isn't influenced by these sites.

 

Games like that fully highlight why we need another player like Robert's to come in. Forrest is ineffective on small pitches, Roberts could dance between anyone.

Or even get we Johnson back fit.

 

Don't buy into the whole Forrest goes missing narrative. I think it's more to do with the fact his game isn't suited to certain games. Over the course of the season Forrest guarantees you a very good rate of goal and assists.

But we do need a Roberts type player who can unlock defences. It's a squad game/team effort and we need a variety of players to get through this season - yesterday is a representation of how all teams are going to play against us this season.

 

I'm a big fan but has been pish so far..

 

The whole team were pish yesterday but he visibly shat it from at least 2 50/50 balls

 

I honestly thought he was absolutely pish tonight, once we get the defence sorted we really need proper back-up for Forrest if we don't use the 3-5-2

 

He needs proper competition at right wing, and he has done since Paddy left. We all know his goals and assists have been fantastic over the past few years, but he goes through purple patches and spells where he's miles off his game.

I suppose the solution could be Frimpong at RWB in a 352.

 

Brutal. Doesn't look like he wants to go at his man..

Was the same last week. Always cutting in or back and passing the buck..

Frimpong would offer more as wing back or even winger than Forrest of the last 2 game's and that's simply because Frimpong will go at his man relentlessly all game....even if it doesn't always come off..

Forrest has always had wee spells where he plays within his self but an on it Forrest is still a top player. Needs to find it soon..

 

Not in good form at the moment, worrying because he has been a huge part of Celtic's success in recent years. Needs to give himself a kick up the * or someone needs to do it for him. Competition for his place would be good but I worry that if we sign our priorities of a LB and CB, a winger may be too much for Lawell/Desmonds wallet to handle.

 

Gone back to pre Rodgers Forrest lately, not wanting to beat a man and taking the easy option, really needs someone to push against him outwide, someone with real ability. Obviously a huge player for us when fully going.

 

I don't think he's been as bad as some are suggesting. Still weighing in with vital contributions only a few games into the season.

I like the idea of Frimpong pushing him for the winger slot with El Hamed behind.

 

Really bad. Extremely predictable against even really bad opposition. We really need to think about options in that position

 

I would like to see how this worked as I don’t think Forrest has been at it this season so far.

 

Without a doubt mate. We are 3 games into the season though. He needs competion that's for sure. Is that Frimpong? Don't see why not.

 

He needs a break or better competition for his spot.

He's probably played more games then anyone else with little rotation.

The only time he's probably been rotated well is when Roberts was here first time round.