James Forrest was still but a Bhoy when he enjoyed his big Champions League moment on a warm summer’s evening. ‌

Now a dozen years on, it’s the lure of another Euro buzz that is keeping the Celtic veteran going in the autumn of his Parkhead career. ‌

It was back in August 2013 when a then 22-year-old Forrest rode to Celtic’s rescue against Kazakh opposition. ‌

Trailing Shakhter Karagandy 2-0 from the first leg, Neil Lennon’s Hoops battled back to level the tie thanks to Kris Commons’ screamer and poacher’s finish from Georgios Samaras.

But with extra-time looming, Forrest pounced to grab a 90th-minute winner which propelled Celtic into the group stages of Uefa’s biggest tournament - as well as launching Lenny on a wild streak down the touchline. ‌

Even now, Forrest sti

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