Celtic plan to introducefurther steps to stop fans from utilizing pyrotechnics at Celtic Park following the club has been struck with the other UEFA charge.
After fans set off fireworks in Thursdays 2-0 triumph over Cluj from the Europa 25, disciplinary proceedings are opened against the champions.
Human anatomy, integrity and the UEFA management will deal with the case in its meeting on October 17.
Celtic were fined #11,000 for fans pitching objects at a 4-1 Europa League play-off second-leg win over AIK at Stockholm in August and putting flares off.
The club have appealed to stop using pyrotechnics, given the risk of sanctions that were additional from UEFA.
After the newest UEFA charge against the club for using fireworks at Celtic Park, its with real disappointment and shame the club needs to appeal again for this behavior to stop, read a club statement.
UEFAs stance on the issue of pyrotechnics is unequivocal and quite well-known.
The team was sanctioned on numerous occasions and very disappointingly, this behaviour by a tiny minority stays.
The serious safety issues associated with such behaviour are evident, as is the reputational harm which this behavior and these fees have on the heart.
Additionally, the many financial penalties placed on Celtic are still out the pockets of supporters who invest in the club.
Celtic will be introducing further steps to be able to deal with this behavior. It has to stop.
The club does not want it, our fans do not desire it and UEFA will still continue to punish the club when it happens as it is a very clear breach of their regulations. It is as simple as that.
Given the amount of repeated offences, we ought to also be very aware that there could be further, quite serious consequences which could have hugely harmful implications for your club and our fans.
It is hugely unfair the enjoyment of Celtic suits could be impacted by the damaging behaviour of a tiny minority.
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