Chris Sutton has revealed he unexpectedly bumped into Greg Taylor at the airport as the left-back prepared to complete his move from Celtic to Greek side PAOK.
The former Hoops striker was speaking alongside Kris Boyd when he shared the chance meeting story.
Taylor’s exit marks the end of a six-year spell at Celtic Park, where he played a key role in multiple league and cup triumphs. The Scotland defender now heads to Greece for a fresh challenge, becoming the latest in a recent trend of Scottish players moving abroad.
Sutton explained that the encounter was a surprise, coming just as he was making his own way through the terminal. The pair shared a brief exchange before Taylor headed off to board his flight to begin his new adventure.
The move brings to an end Taylor’s time in Glasgow, with his departure adding to the turnover in Brendan Rodgers’ squad this summer. Sutton joked about the shrinking squad before wishing the defender well in his next chapter.
He said: (The Warm-Up), “Guess who I met at the airport? Greg Taylor. He was on his way out.
“I’d just booked my Uber, and down he came with all his bags. He had all his luggage. He’s just had a chat, shook hands, had a chat, and then he couldn’t get round the pillar.
“So he sent his regards. Good luck to him. Celtic don’t have any players now, do they?”
Boyd, who has known Taylor for years, shared that he had recently reconnected with the defender and backed him to succeed in Greece.
He said: “I’ve started speaking to him again. He’s left Celtic now, Greg. I’ve started speaking to him again. Hadn’t spoke to him for a few years.
“I think he’ll do well. I think it’s something that’s becoming more often. It’s happening more often now. Players from Scotland, at least, are at least attempting to go abroad and be successful.
“Obviously, the boys have went to Italy and done really well as well. And we are seeing it more often than not now. But fair play to them.
“Because it can be difficult when you’ve been over a successful period at Celtic. And I don’t know what happened at the end.”
Taylor’s decision to join PAOK continues the growing trend of Scottish players testing themselves in foreign leagues. Boyd pointed out that recent examples, particularly in Italy, have shown that such moves can lead to success.
For Celtic, the departure leaves a gap to fill at left-back, with Rodgers now expected to seek a replacement before the transfer window closes. The timing of the move means reinforcements could be required quickly, especially with a busy fixture schedule ahead.
Taylor leaves having been a consistent performer since joining from Kilmarnock in 2019. His work rate and defensive reliability made him a trusted figure under multiple managers, contributing to the club’s domestic dominance in recent years.
As he starts life in Greece, Taylor will hope to follow in the footsteps of other Scots who have made an impact abroad. For Celtic, attention now turns to reshaping the squad for the challenges ahead.
