James Forrest sets Celtic target as milestone man says Ange Postecoglou's side 'stamped our authority' on Livingston

James Forrest racked up more milestones by helping to lash Livingston.

But the Celtic ace is adamant he was more pleased at pushing his side back clear at the top of the Premiership and the authority of his team’s display than his own landmarks.

Forrest’s strike at the Tony Macaroni was his first of the season in the league.

In scoring during the second period with a sweet left-foot finish, he joined a select band of individuals to net in 13 consecutive top-flight seasons.

Forrest ’s effort also moved him onto 96 in total for the club as he edges towards reaching the illustrious 100 club at Celtic.

But the 30-year-old wasn’t ecstatic at making the mark, just relieved, and he said: “Someone said that to me (13 seasons) a couple of months ago and I have felt as though I have had lots of chances and just not been able to take them. Sometimes the harder chances go in.

“The manager always says if the forward players keep getting in the right areas then they will get the goals and I was glad to do that.

“It (100 goals) has always been a target. When I scored my last goal, it seems a while ago now, I said that when you are playing with such good players in the squad you are always going to get chances and it will just come down to me whether I take them or not.

“I managed to get one, so, hopefully, I can keep adding to it.

“Normally it’s afterwards you talk about stuff you have done. I know it’s not easy. I’m not going to say, ‘When I score four goals’. I am just going to keep working hard and try to add to that and help the team in the coming games.”

Forrest did not go overboard with his celebrations after bagging the third goal of the success in West Lothian.

Asked about his main emotion, he smiled: “Maybe a bit of