Emotional Celtic star James Forrest reveals plans for special Bobby Lennox moment after making Hoops history
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JAMES FORREST wants to share his Celtic glory with legend Bobby Lennox.
The Scotland winger has overtaken the Lisbon Lion by becoming the club's most decorated player.
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It was a huge day for Forrest on Sunday
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Forrest overtook Bobby Lennox as the Hoops' most decorated player ever
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Forrest, 33, has now won 26 major trophies at the Hoops to surpass the 81-year-old icon Lennox's incredible tally.
He said: 'I've met Bobby a few times, but he is not keeping so great just now.
'I plan to go and see him this week.
'I have met his family too. They are all so humble and that stands you in good stead for players coming through.'
Forrest was visibly emotional as the Celtic supporters chanted his name following the 5-0 win over Dundee United.
He then held back tears as he added: 'I have loved being at this club.
As I was walking off the pitch, I started getting a bit emotional and was having to try and control it.
'It was an unbelievable feeling. It is just great to be part of this team.
'In the last few years it has been a successful era for Celtic.
'Maybe you don't get any chance to celebrate it because you are on to the next one straight away.
'But it just kind of hit me. It is unbelievable to hear and hopefully there is more to come.
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'I have played with so many players here, and everyone has dealt with it really well.
'When they come here, they realise everywhere you go there's Celtic fans and everyone knows who you are.
'And even if you maybe draw a game or lose one it can be a crisis.
'Loads of boys who have maybe not been used to that come here and have to adapt.
'It humbles you as well being here.
'You cannot get carried away — the press, the fans and even the manager are on you.
'You can quickly be brought down to earth if you think you are ahead of yourself.'
Forrest is now desperate to score in the final five games and keep his run going into a 16th season.
He added: 'All the boys were desperate for me to score and I could feel it off the fans as well.
'But we were really wanting to put on a good performance today and we certainly did that.'
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