Forrest thrills at Firhill
James Forrest was outstanding as Celtic came from behind to beat Partick Thistle 2-1 at Firhill.
Trailing to a first half penalty from Conor Sammon the hoops were back on level terms when Scott Sinclair scored from the penalty spot before substitute Leigh Griffiths netted the winner.
After seeing little of the ball in the first half Forrest had a storming second period, running from deep to cause havoc in the Thistle defence.
Good game from the wee man but we need a real creative and fluid number 10 to compete this side. Tom and Paddy can’t do it alone
— Greig O’H (@GreigCFC88) January 23, 2018
He was poor in the first half, but was better in second – in part due to Griffiths’ running off the ball and general marauding play.
— Total Celtic (@Total_Celtic) January 23, 2018
Only caught the second half but James Forrest ran the show, and @Leighgriff09 does what he does best, score goals! ?? Important 3pts that ????????????
— Michael Yeates (@YeatesMichael) January 23, 2018
James Forrest finally getting the recognition he deserves. Always been a great player for Celtic.
— Joe McBride (@Joseph1uk) January 23, 2018
James Forrest. Brilliant second half. pic.twitter.com/fcRIBvwxp5
— Celticbars (@celticbars) January 23, 2018
Finally were seeing James Forrest free of injuries and what he can really do. He was good tonight again just lacked a goal but kept on going. Murder for tired defenders. pic.twitter.com/KxItuLVcKb
— Simply [?] Celtic (@TheHoopsFan) January 23, 2018
Celtic switched their play from left to right after the break with Forrest patrolling the whole of the right flank after Mikael Lustig was withdrawn for Griffiths.
Even once Celtic had gone in front it was down the right that Celtic channelled all of their attacks as they pushed for a third goal.
The win sends Celtic 11 points ahead of Aberdeen who face Sevco tomorrow night at Ibrox in the battle for second place.