Greg Taylor has officially joined PAOK Thessaloniki, confirming what many already sensed when his contract with Celtic expired. The announcement landed on a Tuesday afternoon.
For six defining years, Taylor has served Celtic with distinction. He’s been a passionate presence, especially in Glasgow derbies — the kind of defender who didn’t just mark strikers, but marked their egos too.
Who can forget when he silenced Alfredo Morelos mid-rant? Or when he outfoxed Todd Cantwell as the Ibrox midfielder tried to provoke a reaction?
Taylor’s departure marks the end of a chapter — but it’s not without a parting shot. When Rangers pundit (and self‑styled rent a gob) Kris Boyd cheekily asked Taylor if he’d return to the club he supported growing up, Taylor’s response was as crisp as his tackling:
“Not a chance. World’s most successful team for me,” Taylor replied, punctuating the line with green heart emojis.
Taking a stab at Rangers’ long-held false claim as the “world’s most successful club.” A timely reminder that since Taylor has been at Celtic, Rangers cant even lay claim to being Scotland’s most successful side. Ouch.
Despite his family’s roots in Rangers support, Taylor pledged unwavering loyalty to the Bhoys — both in performance and heart. As he leaves, he might have always had his detractors but Greg played for the jersey.
Stepping into Taylor’s boots on the left is Kieran Tierney, fresh from his time with Arsenal. The left back coming in for a free while Greg leaves on one.
