Despite seeing their team win a fifth Premiership game in a row on Wednesday night to maintain their seven-point lead at the top of the table, a number of Celtic fans aired their displeasure with the performance of James Forrest, with one supporter calling him “shocking“.
The 28-year-old had been a target of criticism during the season from some fans of the Hoops, with his display in the derby defeat to Rangers in December being castigated shortly after a few supporters raised their concerns about the standard of his performances, prompting manager Neil Lennon to defend him publicly after the recent win over Hamilton (as per The Scottish Sun).
Forrest was again the subject of less than charitable scrutiny in Wednesday’s 4-0 win at Motherwell, with Amy Canavan of Read Celtic feeling that he had “a really quiet game” overall, while 67hailhail.com writer David Walton questioned his distribution, saying that his “final ball could do with improving”.
Despite that criticism, the right winger provided the pass that led to Callum McGregor’s goal at Fir Park, his 19th assist of the season and third in the last four games. However, that goal contribution and enhancement of a fine record for the campaign did not spare him some scathing reviews from these Celtic fans on Twitter regarding his overall performance:
https://twitter.com/ChrisBennett89/status/1225154983227723779
James Forrest yet again an empty jersey
— Liam (@_LMac67) February 5, 2020
Come on James Forrest right now does not deserve his place in the team not doing enough game after game
— Mark McGraw (@mmgcon_mark) February 5, 2020
Been impressed by James Forrest’s 3rd touch. The 1st & 2nd isn’t so good though.
— Nessy (@nessybhoy) February 5, 2020
https://twitter.com/ClaireB_97/status/1225164908779704321
Why is James Forrest still on the pitch?
— euan_cfc (@euan__cfc) February 5, 2020
and James Forrest is the worst player in our squad fact
— jačksčott (@jackkksc0tt) February 5, 2020
Do you think Forrest had a poor game against Motherwell despite his assist? What have you made of his recent performances for Celtic? Share your views in the comments section below!
