On Saturday, 27 April 2025, James Forrest secured his 16th consecutive season scoring for Celtic with a late goal in the Scottish Premiership match against an unspecified opponent at Celtic Park. The goal came in the 94th minute, with Forrest having played in 31 games this season without scoring up until that point. Forrest, who has amassed 109 goals for Celtic, spoke about the relief and joy of finally breaking the record, stating that he was happy to deliver for everyone. Forrest's goal helped Celtic secure a draw, and the match ended with the score at 1-1. The goal brought Forrest's tally of winners' medals to 26, surpassing the previous record held by Bobby Lennox. Forrest, now 33 years old, has played for Celtic for 15 years and has won 13 league titles, 7 Scottish Cups, and 6 League Cups. He has also played alongside 188 different Celtic players over his career. Forrest's perseverance and professionalism have been highlighted throughout his career, with over 150 of his 523 games for the club being as a substitute. Forrest's influence off the bench has been crucial, as shown by his late goal on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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