Fiery Greg Taylor was spotted engaged in a heated confrontation with his Celtic teammate Cameron Carter-Vickers following a costly error that allowed Rangers to score the opening goal in the cup final. The Premiership leaders found themselves struggling in the opening half against Philippe Clement’s side, with Taylor’s wayward pass presenting Hamza Igamane with a golden opportunity in the final third. Despite Kasper Schmeichel managing to make the initial save, Nedim Bajrami was quick to pounce on the rebound, handing the cup holders the lead in the Premier Sports Cup showdown.
Taylor and Carter-Vickers were swift to appeal for offside against the Albanian star after the goal, but the linesman kept his flag down, and VAR upheld the decision. Visibly frustrated, Taylor was seen hitting the ground in annoyance before directing his frustration at Carter-Vickers, seemingly blaming him for not offering a pass in the build-up. Schmeichel had to step in to defuse the escalating tension between the two players.
Despite Taylor’s attempts to downplay his role in the incident, Celtic fans were unequivocally clear on whom to hold accountable. Venting their frustration on social media platforms, fans criticized Taylor for his costly mistake, with some even going as far as suggesting that he should be excluded from the team lineup. Others advocated for alternative options at left-back, questioning Brendan Rodgers’ decision to persist with Taylor in the starting eleven. The backlash from fans further fueled the debate regarding Taylor’s performance and his future with the club.
