Forrest acclaim 'long overdue' - Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is delighted to see James Forrest in the spotlight with plans in place for the winger to take centre stage when Celtic lift the Scottish Premiership trophy on Saturday.

Forrest will lead the champions out with the silverware following their match against St Mirren at Parkhead.

The 33-year-old became most decorated player in Celtic's history when the title was sealed last month, his 26th major honour.

"It's great for him," Rodgers said. "I think it's long overdue, all the accolades he's receiving this season.

"You see him the other night, 33 years of age, but he's still strong in his legs, strong in his running. He's always had the quality.

"So it would be a really lovely touch by the club for him to do that with his family."

Rodgers joked Forrest would be doing everything possible to find his first goal of the season, including taking penalties and free-kicks.

The Scotland international has scored in the past 15 seasons for Celtic and is attempting to continue that remarkable statistic.

"I think he's on everything," Rodgers said, having started Forrest in the 5-1 win at Pittodrie on Wednesday.

"He was so unlucky, the keeper makes a really good save the other night when he cuts inside off his left foot, the one in the second half. He's dragged the first one in the first half.

"But he's always a goal threat, James. He'll always be there. So, I'm pretty sure over the next couple of games, he'll get the goal.

"But if he doesn't, he's still a wonderful player."