In a tense exchange, fiery Greg Taylor was caught in a heated argument with his Celtic teammate Cameron Carter-Vickers after a costly error resulted in Rangers scoring the first goal in the cup final. The league leaders struggled in the opening half against Philippe Clement’s team, as Taylor’s misguided pass allowed Hamza Igamane a clear shot at goal. Although Kasper Schmeichel managed to block the initial attempt, Nedim Bajrami capitalized on the rebound, giving the cup holders the lead in the Premier Sports Cup face-off.
Taylor and Carter-Vickers quickly contested the goal, claiming offside against the Albanian player, but the linesman and VAR stood by the decision. Taylor, visibly frustrated, slammed his hands on the ground before turning his ire towards Carter-Vickers, seemingly blaming him for not providing a better pass during the play. Schmeichel intervened to calm the escalating tension between the two teammates.
Despite Taylor’s efforts to downplay his mistake, Celtic supporters were clear in their criticism of him. Fans took to social media to express their disappointment, some even calling for Taylor to be sidelined from future games. Questions arose about Brendan Rodgers’ choice to continue starting Taylor at left-back, with some suggesting alternative options for the position. The backlash from fans intensified the debate surrounding Taylor’s performance and his future with the team.
