debear 603 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Celtic manager Neil Lennon has said that James Forrest will not be playing for Team GB at the London Olympics.Forrest had been tipped for a place in Stuart Pearce’s squad for the games and with FIFA rules stating that players called up would not be able to choose club over country, Celtic feared they would be without the Scotland international for crucial Champions league qualifiers.Speaking to STV, Lennon said that he had been told that Forrest would not be selected for Team GB after discussions between Pearce and Celtic. The manager said that no Celtic players would be part of the united british team.“Certainly not the British players, we’ve spoken with Stuart on that,” Lennon explained.“James Forrest will not be going because he’s been injured. Stuart’s aware of that.“As regards the rest of the [non-British] players, we’ll speak to the other federations regarding that and hopefully there will be some sort of resolution where they are playing with Celtic when the time comes.”Lennon also confirmed that Forrest had been part of Pearce’s initial plans.“He was in his thoughts but the fact that he’s been out for so long probably rules him out.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beattie72 170 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Bigot Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis 1,011 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Well, Celtic pull him from a squad that they think that he won't be in anyway. I'm not sure the Team GB staff put up much resistance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheikh Salim 215 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Lennon said that he had been told that Forrest would not be selected for Team GB after discussions between Pearce and Celtic.James Forrest will not be going because he’s been injured. Stuart’s aware of that.So Stuart Pierce tells him he doesn't want Forrest cos he has no neck, so Lennon has tried to turn it around and say he pulled Forrest out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jafrfc 614 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Forrest said earlier in the season that he wanted to play. Obviously going against the mhank party line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 He is a disgusting bigot. Probably done the player a favour though can't imagine he would be welcome back at fenianfields if he played for team GB I would imagine the upside down brigade would be slightly hostile to him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonb23 99 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 They wouldn't be able to fit a medal round his neck anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnstone Burgh 1,658 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 If he's injured then how can he play in the CL? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilko89 507 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Speaking to STV, Lennon said that he had been told that Forrest would not be selected for Team GB after discussions between Pearce and Celtic. The manager said that no Celtic players would be part of the united british team.“Certainly not the British players, we’ve spoken with Stuart on that,” Lennon explained.“As regards the rest of the [non-British] players, we’ll speak to the other federations regarding that and hopefully there will be some sort of resolution where they are playing with Celtic when the time comes.”Is it just me or is he saying there will be no one playing for Britain but the players from other nations could? It's so obvious and blatant and still nothing from the media commenting on this bigot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Clubs can't pull players from competing. It's a players decision. FIFA have already said this. http://news.yahoo.com/fifa-orders-clubs-release-players-olympics-154715056--soccer.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mols94 3,669 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 pure bigotry Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Is it just me or is he saying there will be no one playing for Britain but the players from other nations could? It's so obvious and blatant and still nothing from the media commenting on this bigot.No. hes saying he has spoken with Pearce as Forrest was in the preliminary squad, and has an agreement that he won't be called up.And that he will speak to other coaches if and when other players get called up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 So Stuart Pierce tells him he doesn't want Forrest cos he has no neck, so Lennon has tried to turn it around and say he pulled Forrest out? Makes a change from Lennon pulling it out Speirs Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Makes a change from Lennon pulling it out Speirshaha brilliant :-D Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 They wouldn't be able to fit a medal round his neck anyway.What?! He has a neck?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Was he ever even in it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 lennons probably just in a strop cos lurch the goalie didn't get picked Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Shite anyway wee mutant bastard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnclosureBear 2,970 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 My blue tinted specs are off. He's fucking gash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonb23 99 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 What?! He has a neck?! I don't know what to call it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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