“I’m going to give it everything until I finish,” James Forrest

“I’m going to give it everything until I finish,” James Forrest

James Forrest says his drive at Celtic remains as strong as ever, with the Hoops icon focused on continuing to add to the club’s trophy haul…

The 34-year-old has signed a new one-year contract, extending his stay into an 18th season. Already the most decorated player in the club’s history with 26 trophies, Forrest has made 564 appearances and scored in every one of his 17 campaigns so far.

While some might question what is left for him to achieve, Forrest has no intention of slowing down. Embracing the belief that success only fuels further ambition, he remains keen to keep winning and building on his legacy.

Speaking via Celtic TV, Forrest said: “When Brendan Rodgers first came in, he always said that when you win a trophy, you get hungry, you enjoy it, and you want more. That is just how the club has been, especially during my time here.

“The feeling is unbelievable. I’ve had a real tight group in every dressing room. The fans everywhere you go are unbelievable. You get addicted to playing here and the feeling of playing for this club.

“Looking back at the last couple of years, the stuff we’ve done is really good, but while I’m still playing, I hope I can still keep contributing and helping the team. I’m going to give it everything until I finish. When I do stop, I will look back on so many great memories, but hopefully, I can make a few more before then.”

Even with those milestones to his name, Forrest could still have more history to make. Another goal next season would see him match the long-standing record of 18 consecutive scoring campaigns set by Jimmy McMenemy.