Partick Thistle manager Ian McCall has bizarrely claimed that Alan Forrest, James’ brother, is better than the Celtic winger. Alan looks set to sign for Hearts this summer and McCall, who coached the younger Forrest brother at Ayr, believes that he is now at a better level than his brother.
Speaking to BBC Sportsound, McCall said that he thinks Hearts will improve next season by signing Lawrence Shankland and Forrest, with the Thistle manager even suggesting that Alan is better than James.
“And the good news for Hearts fans is if they manage to pull off Shankland and Forrest then they’ll improve in that area no end. So I do think they’re light in the forward areas.
“Easily. I think now he’s better than his brother.”
Granted Forrest has had some injury issues and at 31, he is not at the beginning of his career; however, he is still an excellent player and that has been recognised by the manager, who rewarded him with a deal until 2025. The fact that he is even being mentioned in the same breath as his brother, who has just left Livi, is a bit absurd.
Forrest has amassed a staggering twenty trophies in his time at Celtic as the one-club man has enjoyed an incredible career so far in the Green and White Hoops. Celtic’s No.49 will be hoping to get himself back up and running ahead of the new season as Ange’s men prepare to take their place in The Champions League Group Stages.
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Aye well mr call i really think wee james forrest is far better than his brother and ill tell why what has allan forrest achieved in scottish football weell my call who did you play for eh walter and sally eh they had to use EBT SIDELETTERS thats afact ginger baws plus ur just a scum at teling l lies and believing ur lies the football club oldco ranjurs 1872 were liquidated we live in mason scotland and rats at hampden shower of cheating scum honestly.CHEATS OF SCOTLAND 1872 LIQUIDATION 2012 MEANS UR CLUB DIED DIED DIED..HAFUCKINGHA.
McCall is a serial loser. What would he know?
Have to agree on this year Alan has been the better player.
He probably was because we never seen James much last season. I hope to see Jamsie have one last season on song for the champions….And sign off as a league champion again ….CYBG