Forrest signs on for 18th season at Celtic

Forrest signs on for 18th season at CelticImage source, SNSImage caption, Forrest has 36 appearances this season, with 29 of those coming from the benchPublished4 minutes agoJames Forrest has signed a new deal at Celtic, keeping the club's most decorated player on until the end of next season.The 34-year-old winger has won 26 trophies, including 13 league titles, and has scored 110 goals in 564 appearances."I've been here my full career and I've loved every minute of it," said the Scotland international, who has found the net in each of his 17 seasons at Celtic.Speaking to the club's website, he added: "We've been so successful in my time here and I'm delighted to have signed another year, and I'll just give my best to the club for however long I'll be here."While I'm still playing I can hopefully keep contributing and helping the team when I can and I'm just 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 I do finish."Forrest has featured in 36 games this term and made a big impact as a substitute in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final win over St Mirren.Why evergreen Forrest is Celtic's enduring influencer Published3 days ago"I really want James to finish his career," said interim manager Martin O'Neill. "I just didn't want him to be going elsewhere, and I think he wanted that as well."But the major point about taking anyone on is to know whether they're worth an extra year and James has proved this season that he has been worth that."He has changed games, and he has done wonderfully well. His contribution in recent weeks when he's come off the bench has been absolutely terrific, and he has deserved it, and that's the point."So, take sentimentality right out of it, he's deserved it."He's been immense for the football...