Greg Taylor on his three Celtic managers – Lennon, Postecoglou and Rodgers

Following a successful, silverware-filled stint at Celtic Park, the left-back departed at the end of his contract to embark on a new chapter in Greece.

Taylor has been used mainly as a substitute so far during his time at PAOK. He came on with two minutes of extra-time to play in their 1-0 victory over Wolfsberger AC in the Europa League Third Qualifying Round on Thursday evening.

PAOK – who have also signed ex-Celts Jonjoe Kenny and Giorgos Giakoumakis ahead of the new Greek season kicking off next week – will play Rijeka in the play-off round for a place in the Europa League group stages.

Having been elevated to new levels under the stewardship of Neil Lennon, Ange Postecoglou, and most recently Brendan Rodgers, Taylor felt it was the right time for a change. Speaking via TCW, Taylor said: “They all had their own ways, but I am grateful to the three of them for different reasons.”

“Neil brought me to the club, gave me my first opportunity and believed in me as a really young player coming from another team in Scotland. I loved playing and working under him.

“In the case of Ange, he completely elevated my Celtic career. I had played a fair amount of games, and had done more than fine, in my opinion. However, he just brought in a way of playing that really suited my game and one that I really enjoyed being a part of.”

Taylor added: “Lastly, Brendan was amazing, but for different reasons. He was similar to Ange in terms of his style of play, but the personal relationship he had with me was unbelievable. He was so open and welcoming, while taking a real interest in the stuff off the pitch as well as on it.

“All three managers were incredibly successful, and you can see why they have all had really good careers.”

All the best to Greg Taylor for the remainder of his career, with 216 appearances to his name for the club, he was integral in the club’s modern-day success.

Conor Spence