[SNS]Former midfielder Scott Allan says Celtic were correct to retain "proper old school winger" James Forrest as he is still an important player and understands the "DNA of the club".Forrest, 34, is staying for an 18th season after signing a one-year contract extension.Allan, a former Celtic team-mate of Forrest, told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast: "It's not an easy thing to have that longevity, especially at Celtic and Rangers for that matter."But I just think he's got that special trait. He's a proper old school winger. You give him the ball and he'll be direct."It's exactly what you saw when he come on last weekend [Scottish Cup semi-final win over St Mirren].
He squares his guy up, he hits the ball in and he's got the end product."He's added that to his game in the last six years. There's been lots of times where Celtic fans have been wondering if it's time for him to move on but Forrest just keeps producing the goods. Year on year for Celtic, big moments, that's what his career has been judged on."He did it again last week.
So I just think it's important to have someone who knows the DNA of the club to be in that changing room."He's not a massive personality, Forrest, but he just goes about his business in a real professional way. And first and foremost, he's a fantastic footballer."