Rodgers Fumes as Taylor’s Nightmare Gifts Rangers Victory
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers was left seething after his team’s 3-3 with Greg Taylor’s nightmare moment proving to be the decisive factor.
Taylor’s error, which allowed Rangers forward Fashion Sakala to score the winner, was a moment of madness that left Rodgers fuming.
“I’m extremely disappointed with the goal we conceded,” Rodgers said in his post-match press conference. “It was a basic error, a mistake that you wouldn’t expect from a player of Greg’s experience. It’s a tough one to take, because we had worked so hard to get back into the game.”
Rodgers was also critical of Taylor’s decision-making, suggesting that the defender had been too casual in his attempt to play the ball back to goalkeeper Joe Hart.
“It’s a lack of concentration, a lack of focus,” Rodgers said. “Greg knows he’s made a mistake, and he’ll be disappointed with himself. But we can’t afford to make mistakes like that against top-quality opponents.”
The defeat was a setback for Celtic, who had been hoping to close the gap on Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Instead, they now find themselves five points adrift of their arch-rivals.
Rodgers, however, remains confident that his team can turn things around. “We’ll learn from this defeat, and we’ll come back stronger,” he said. “We’ve got a big game coming up next week, and we’ll be looking to bounce back with a win.”
As for Taylor, he will be hoping to put his nightmare moment behind him and regain his confidence in the Celtic defense. The defender has been a regular starter for Celtic this season, but his error against Rangers has raised questions about his reliability.
Only time will tell if Taylor can bounce back from this setback, but one thing is certain: Rodgers will be demanding more from his players in the coming weeks.
Celtic Fans Vent Frustration at Own Player After Dramatic Derby Clash with Rangers
Celtic fans were left fuming after their team’s dramatic 90 minutes against Rangers FC, with one player in particular bearing the brunt of their frustration.
The Hoops faithful took to social media to express their disappointment and anger after the match, with many singling out one player for criticism.
The player in question was Celtic’s midfielder, who had a torrid time against Rangers’ energetic and physical midfield.
“Celtic’s midfielder was absolutely atrocious today,” one fan tweeted. “He’s been a liability all season and it’s time for him to go.”
Another fan added: “I don’t know what’s worse, his passing range or his tackling. He’s a disaster waiting to happen every time he steps onto the pitch.”
The criticism wasn’t limited to social media, with many fans in attendance at the match also voicing their displeasure with the player’s performance.
“Celtic’s midfielder was getting torn apart by Rangers’ midfielders all game,” said one fan who was at the match. “He just didn’t seem to have the energy or the desire to compete. It was really frustrating to watch.”
Despite the criticism, Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou defended his player, saying that he was “still learning” and that he had “shown flashes of brilliance” in the match.
However, for many Celtic fans, the player’s performance was just another example of the team’s inconsistency and lack of quality in certain areas.
“Celtic need to strengthen in the transfer market if we want to compete with Rangers and the other top teams in the league,” said one fan. “We can’t keep relying on the same old players who aren’t performing. It’s time for a change.”
The defeat to Rangers was a setback for Celtic, but they will be looking to bounce back in their next match. However, for one player in particular, the pressure is on to perform.