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Alan Galindo

James Forrest presented special Celtic top by Callum McGregor to mark 100 goal milestone

James Forrest has been presented with a framed Celtic jersey with the number 100 on the back after becoming a century Bhoy.

The Hoops legend - who has won the lot with the Scottish champions and tasted huge matches on the biggest European stage - grabbed his 100th goal for the club before the World Cup shutdown. The attacker netted a hat-trick as Ange Postecoglou's men battered Hibs at Parkhead back in October on a day to remember for the 31-year-old.

It was a statement game from the Scotland international, who has had his minutes limited under the 57-year-old, as he showed just how much more he has to offer this campaign. He followed up that treble with a strike in a seven-goal thriller with Hearts with his season tally sitting at five goals so far. Forrest's time at Celtic has been trophy-laden with eyes on another Premiership triumph this campaign with his side currently nine points ahead of Rangers at the top of the table. They are also in the Viaplay Cup semi-finals and have a Scottish Cup campaign to come.

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Skipper Callum McGregor was on hand to present his team-mate with his framed top that has been signed by his colleagues while he also posed with an encased match ball.

Forrest will be hoping he has done enough during the winter shutdown to force his way into the starting team for the return game away at Aberdeen next weekend.

Callum McGregor and James Forrest pose with signed 100 top and ball to mark winger joining century club (SNS Group)

The Scottish champions boast 14 wins and one defeat from 15 games so far this season with an Old Firm meeting with new Rangers boss Michael Beale just around the corner on January 2.

Celtic also tweeted the image, writing: "On Friday, club captain Callum McGregor presented James Forrest with a special jersey to mark the winger hitting the 100 #CelticFC goals milestone!"

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