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Gabriel McKay

Celtic learn UEFA fate as governing body passes down fireworks sanction

Celtic have been fined €12,000 after fans let off flares in the Europa League game against CFR Cluj.

The club has been charged 17 times by UEFA in the last 12 years, with fans consistently violating the governing body's rules.

Today it was confirmed that Celtic have been fined €12,000 (£10,000) after the Cluj game.

After the charge was announced the club released a statement calling on supporters at Celtic Park to stop any behaviour which could lead to further charges.

It read: "Following the latest UEFA charge against the club for the use of fireworks at Celtic Park , it is with real disappointment and frustration that the club needs to appeal again for this behaviour to stop.

(SNS Group)

"UEFA’s stance on the issue of pyrotechnics is unequivocal and very well-known.

"The club has been sanctioned on numerous occasions and yet, very disappointingly, this behaviour by a small minority persists.

"The serious safety concerns associated with such behaviour are obvious, as is the reputational damage which this behaviour and these charges have on the club. In addition, the numerous financial penalties placed on Celtic continue to come out the pockets of supporters who invest in the club. 

"Celtic will be introducing further measures in order to deal with this behaviour. It has to stop.

"The club does not want it, our supporters do not want it and UEFA will continue to punish the club whenever it occurs as it is a clear breach of their regulations. It really is as simple as that.

"Given the number of repeated offences, we should also be very aware that there could be further, very serious repercussions which could have hugely detrimental consequences for the club and our supporters. It is hugely unfair that the enjoyment of Celtic matches could potentially be affected by the negative behaviour of a tiny minority."

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