Glasgow derby under the lights – Greg Taylor reveals his Celtic career highlight | OneFootball

Former Celtic defender Greg Taylor has highlighted the iconic 3-0 victory against theRangers at Celtic Park, as his most memorable moment in a Hoops jersey…

Reo Hatate of Celtic scores the opening goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and theRangers at on February 02, 2022. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

The Glasgow Derby – which was contested on a rare Wednesday evening because of COVID-induced scheduling changes – turned out to be a defining moment in Ange Postecoglou’s debut season.

Celtic dominated their rivals in a scintillating first half display, with Reo Hatate scoring twice and Liel Abada adding a third before the interval. The victory propelled Celtic to the summit of the Scottish Premiership and ignited real hope of the title returning to Paradise.

Cameron Carter-Vickers of Celtic challenges Goldson of theRangers during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and theRangers at on February 02, 2022. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Now at PAOK following the end of his contract at Celtic, Taylor admits that no other night has compared to that unforgettable experience.

Speaking via TCW, Taylor said: “I still tell everyone now that it was comfortably my favourite game so far in my career. It was an unbelievable night. The atmosphere was amazing, and so was the timing of the win!”

“When you think back on things, you can maybe dramatise it in your head, but it was amazing. That season in general was probably the first campaign where I was playing a main role within the team, and we weren’t expected to win back the league title or backed as much as we wanted to be to reclaim it.”

Reo Hatate of Celtic scores the opening goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and theRangers at on February 02, 2022. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

“I don’t think anyone, from the turnaround that summer, fully believed that we could do it, apart from the team, the players and the management inside the building. Under Ange, we had such a strong team, and we all had our roles within it, which really suited us and brought us massive enjoyment, as well as massive success on the park.”

Ben Doak and Greg Taylor of Celtic celebiate victory after the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and theRangers at on February 02, 2022 (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Celtic’s season gained new momentum after the dismantling of the latest Ibrox club, ultimately leading Postecoglou’s side to claim the League, building on the Hoops’ earlier League Cup triumph over Hibs in December.

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