Brendan Rodgers feels James Forrest acclaim is long overdue
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is delighted to see James Forrest getting the acclaim he deserves amid plans for the winger to take centre stage in the club's league silverware presentation.
Forrest is set to lead the team out with the William Hill Premiership trophy after Saturday's final league game against St Mirren at Celtic Park.
The 33-year-old became the most decorated player in the club's history when Celtic clinched the title last month and he will receive his 26th winner's medal on Saturday.
Rodgers said of the plans: "It's great for him. I think it's long overdue, all the accolades he's receiving this season.
"You see him the other night, 33 years of age, but he's still strong in his legs, strong in his running. He's always had the quality.
"So, it would be a really lovely touch by the club for him to do that with his family."
Rodgers joked Forrest would be handed penalty and free-kick duties as he searches for his first goal of the season.
The Scotland international is looking to stretch his run of scoring in 15 consecutive seasons for Celtic.
"I think he's on everything," said Rodgers, who handed Forrest 90 minutes of action in Wednesday's 5-1 win at Aberdeen.
"He was so unlucky, the keeper makes a really good save the other night when he cuts inside off his left foot, the one in the second half. He's dragged the first one in the first half.
"But he's always a goal threat, James. He'll always be there. So, I'm pretty sure over the next couple of games, he'll get the goal.
"But if he doesn't, he's still a wonderful player."
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