ALREADY on his way to becoming one of Paradise’s most recognised players in the club’s long history, Celtic fans can learn all about James Forrest’s journey from Academy kid to first-team stalwart in his new biography Homegrown Hero.

Ahead of its release on Tuesday, December 3, supporters can pre-order their copy of the book online now and seal the deal with a real personal touch, having your name included in a special supporters section in the book itself.

In the book, Hoops fans can relive the long and successful career of the attacker, capturing every twist and turn from the very beginning.

Forrest is a Celtic Youth Academy success story, having joined the club at the age of nine and progressing all the way through to becoming a first-team star.

The book includes a foreword by Celtic manager, Neil Lennon, who gave James his first-team debut as an 18-year-old back in 2010, while the Irishman also speaks about a player he has long admired.

Here he tells his Celtic story, from being spotted as a youngster playing in Ayrshire, to joining the Celtic Youth Academy and starting out on his pathway to Paradise, where he is now a key player for the Scottish champions.

This captivating biography has a foreword by Neil Lennon and also includes interviews with Scott Brown, Tom Rogic, Callum McGregor, Kieran Tierney, Mikael Lustig, Tony Watt, Academy coach, Martin Miller, former Celtic manager, Brendan Rodgers, and James’ younger brother, Alan, who is also a professional footballer with Ayr United.

Homegrown Hero celebrates a great Celt and tells the story of a man who has always trained and played the Celtic Way. Pre-order to secure your copy with your name in it now.

A must-read for every Celtic fan and the perfect stocking filler this Christmas!

At James Forrest’s request, Celtic Football Club will make a donation to Celtic FC Foundation’s Christmas Appeal in relation to the publication of his book.

Homegrown Hero: Pre-order & personalise new James Forrest book