There was a poignant moment at Celtic Park on Saturday as two generations of club legends came together in a moment that will live long in the memory of supporters.
Following the final league match of the league season, James Forrest was presented with a special award by Lisbon Lion Bobby Lennox, recognising his incredible achievement of becoming the most decorated player in Celtic’s storied history.
💚 On Saturday, following Celtic’s final league game of the season, club legend Bobby Lennox met James Forrest at Paradise to hand over a special award – marking James’ place in history as the most decorated player in Celtic history.#CelticFC🍀🏆 pic.twitter.com/sCY7SQCNK2
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The symbolic moment marked a passing of the torch from one of the club’s greatest ever figures to a modern icon who has spent his entire professional career in green and white. Forrest, 33, overtook Lennox’s haul earlier this season, and now stands alone at the top with 26 major honours – a record unmatched in the club’s long history.
The ceremony took place on the pitch at full-time, with Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell also honouring Lennox’s achievements.
It was a fitting tribute to Forrest, who sealed his place in history with a dramatic equaliser in stoppage time against St Mirren, scoring in a 16th consecutive season for the club. A moment of brilliance on a day already steeped in emotion, capped by the presence of Celtic royalty in Lennox.
A reminder, if ever one was needed, of what it means to wear the Hoops – and the legacy that comes with it.
Watched both (Boabie Lennoxtoon) first.
Boabie recovered fae a leg break, came back and continued tae score (Tha guy wuz a proper wing wizard) he wuz so fast he made Agathe, Kyogo and Maeda look slow and never gave up.
Noo surpassed by Jamie, glad he is still recognised as tha star he wuz, and always be in tha hearts and souls of fellow great, great, grand da’s that understand what runnin intae a long pass in front of him meant.
Boabies pace was not only legendary, but wore defenders oot chasin efter his shadow.