Saltcoats trip for James Forrest to visit Lisbon Lion Bobby Lennox

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·29 April 2025

Saltcoats trip for James Forrest to visit Lisbon Lion Bobby Lennox

James Forrest is set to visit Bobby Lennox this week after surpassing the Lisbon Lion’s trophy count to become Celtic’s most decorated player of all time…

Bobby Lennox in Saltcoats. Photo BBC Scotland.

Lennox secured 25 major trophies during his trophy-laden era at Celtic, but Saturday’s Scottish Premiership title victory pushed Forrest’s total to 26. This marked Jamsey’s 13th league title, adding to his seven Scottish Cup triumphs and six Scottish League Cup victories.

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“I’ve met Bobby Lennox a few times at games”

Forrest is set to meet Bobby Lennox, who, like the experienced winger, also comes from Ayrshire, in the next few days. He said: “I’ve met Bobby Lennox a few times at games and stuff, and I am planning to go and see him this week as well.”

Celtic v Racing Club World Club Championship Glasgow Celtic v Racing Club of Argentina Bobby Lennox of Celtic is escorted from the field after being sent off during the match in Montevideo. 4th November 1967. Photo TopFoto IMAGO

“I have met him a few times at games and stuff. People say that I have gone beyond him. At this club, it is not about one player or two players, it is so many players, it is the fans, the staff you don’t see behind the scenes and all of that as well; there are so many people you can credit.

“I have met his family, and they are all so humble, and I think that stands you in good stead for players coming through.”

Forrest still needs that magical goal this season

James Forrest is still hunting for a goal this season to extend his record to 16 consecutive years of scoring for Celtic. With five matches left in the season, it’s hard to bet against the 33-year-old achieving that feat.

Callum McGregor of Celtic celebrates scoring the opening goal with James Forrest during the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Semi Final match between St Johnstone and Celtic at Hampden Park on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Forrest and his teammates head to Ibrox this weekend for the final Glasgow derby of the season. “It’s so important [to win next weekend],” said Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers speaking to the media post-match on Saturday after Celtic wrapped up yet another title.

Brendan Rodgers. Dundee United v Celtic, 26 April 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

“(the)Rangers were very good in the first half when we played them at Celtic Park. We were too slow. The comfort in the game was not good. In the second half, we were much better. Celtic vs (the)Rangers, no matter what it is, (the)Rangers Celtic, it means everything. So we need to go and perform next week again. But we can get those messages through during the week.”

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