Celtic issued a statement late last night after the SPFL charged the club for the use of pyrotechnics at Hampden Park…
The Hoops violated Rule H34 in both the Premier Sports League Cup semi-final against Aberdeen in November and their final encounter versus theRangers in December, in ‘failing to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that their supporters did not engage in “unacceptable conduct” at those matches’.
Brendan Rodgers’ side triumphed 6-0 over the Dons in the semi-final before overcoming the Ibrox club in the final to claim the League Cup trophy and a historic 119th trophy.
Sanction for the semi-final against Aberdeen
Due to the pyro incident in the semi-final, Celtic have been given a suspended sanction: if they violate Rule H34 again before March 30 2027, the Hoops will be allocated 800 fewer tickets than usual for any future Premier Sports League Cup match at the national stadium.
Sanction for the final against theRangers
Regarding the breaching of rules at the Premier Sports League Cup final, Celtic face an immediate reduction of 500 tickets for their upcoming Premier Sports League Cup game at Hampden.
The response from Celtic
Last night, Celtic addressed the SPFL’s sanction in a club statement. It said: “Celtic Football Club notes today’s SPFL judgement relating to the use of pyrotechnics at matches.”
“Clearly, it is hugely disappointing that our wider support will be negatively affected at future SPFL League Cup matches at Hampden following the actions of a small minority.”
“It is well known that we also currently face a UEFA suspended sentence as a result of the previous use of pyrotechnics, most recently at the match against Borussia Dortmund, by a small minority of supporters – something which could potentially have a negative and damaging impact on the team and Celtic supporters wishing to attend an away match in UEFA competition to support the team.”
“The Club has been very clear that the use of fireworks and pyrotechnics at matches is illegal and presents risks to supporter safety and to the Club under the applicable regulations. The fact that the use of pyrotechnics by a small minority is now adversely affecting the attendance of our supporters at matches should act as a very serious wake-up call to those involved.”
Conor Spence
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