AliousA former Rangers standout, now working as an agent, has floated the idea of a Celtic standout pulling off a jaw-dropping transfer—while a Celtic icon argues he’d be a prime catch for Ibrox. Kris Boyd sparked the buzz this week about Greg Taylor, whose deal with Celtic runs out this summer.
Manager Brendan Rodgers has hinted that the left-back is probably on his way out of Parkhead when his contract wraps up. With Kieran Tierney set to return and likely claim the starting spot, Taylor could be relegated to backup, and he’s already being linked with clubs like Dinamo Zagreb.
Boyd recently suggested that Rangers, where he once played, should at least explore the possibility of signing Taylor. This has led to a lively discussion between ex-Rangers player Craig Moore, now an agent, and Celtic great John Hartson about whether such a transfer could work.
Moore thinks it’s a move worth looking into for Rangers, while Hartson wonders if Taylor has the guts to deal with the flak that would come his way.
Moore weighed in, saying, “I’d float the idea. I’m with Kris Boyd on this one. I’ve never been in that position myself as a player, and it’s definitely not for everyone.
But you’ve got to at least consider it. Taylor’s a solid pro, he’s had a lot of success, and he’s just 27, available for free. To me, it’s not a crazy thought to put it on the table. Sure, it’s a massive leap if it happens—pure speculation right now—but you’d hope Taylor has better offers coming his way than, say, the Croatian league.
No shade on Croatia; they’ve got some great sides and talent coming through, but I don’t see that as his next stop.”
Hartson chimed in with his take:
“It really comes down to what Glasgow’s like, with Celtic and Rangers, and whether he’s got the nerve to cross that line. We all know how intense this city is. He’s a quality player, no doubt—he’d strengthen Rangers if he went for it.
But the real question is whether he’s up for it. It’s his call entirely. In theory, it shouldn’t matter—he’s a pro who wants to play and build his career—but after spending years at Celtic, racking up hundreds of games and a cabinet full of trophies, it’s a huge choice.
For me, it hinges on whether Taylor’s ready to take that step.”
This is a sizzling topic in Scottish football right now—a potential shift for Greg Taylor from Celtic to Rangers, stirring up opinions from big names like Boyd, Moore, and Hartson.
Crossing the Old Firm divide is no small feat, given the white-hot rivalry between these Glasgow giants. Boyd’s point about Rangers testing the waters holds water on the pitch—Taylor’s young, free to sign, and reliable at left-back. With Tierney poised to take over at Celtic, Taylor might crave a fresh start. Moore backs the idea, seeing him as a seasoned pro worth snagging, though he admits it’s a tough mental jump.
Hartson, though, digs into the human side—can Taylor stomach the heat from fans after thriving at Celtic?
It’s less about his skill and more about what he stands for. Taylor’s been a cornerstone of Celtic’s golden run, and heading to Ibrox would mean wading through a loyalty minefield in a city that lives and breathes this rivalry.
Moore’s got a point that Taylor might have tastier options than Zagreb, but Hartson nails it—this isn’t just about football, it’s a gut-check moment in Glasgow’s tribal scene.
So, what do you reckon? Could Taylor shine at Rangers, or is that gap just too wide to bridge?
Alious
