Celtic hero gets Premiership trophy honour at Parkhead
The Hoops be in party mode for the final game of another season in which they've won the league, and could yet seal another Treble.
The most decorated Celt of all time, Forrest, will be the man who brings the trophy out in front of a rapturous support pre-match, according to the Scottish Sun.
That will be after manager Brendan Rodgers places it on the plinth at Celtic Way outside the ground.
If Forrest scores against the Buddies it will ensure the historic achievement in scoring in each of the last 16 seasons for the Buddies.
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He was handed a start against Aberdeen and came close to finding the net but Rodgers has hinted the 33-year-old isn't guaranteed to be in his XI for this one.
When told by a reporter he was "sentimental" and felt Forrest should start again, the Northern Irishman smiled: "Yeah, I'm not! Oh, he was so good.
"He doesn't have to score, it would be great if he does. He's definitely trying, he's getting into some great areas.
"He was unfortunate in the first half, he chopped inside with his left foot. But, no, his performance level's really, really high. And if it comes, great.
"If it doesn't, he's still performing and contributing for the team."
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