By Martin Graham | thirtieth Jan 2025
Celtic are going through a possible ban on away supporters for his or her subsequent Champions League fixture following a smoke bomb being thrown onto the sector throughout their match towards Aston Villa on Wednesday.
UEFA had beforehand issued the Scottish champions a suspended sanction after pyrotechnics have been used throughout their encounter with Borussia Dortmund in October. In consequence, the European soccer governing physique is predicted to scrutinize the newest incident, with the small print set to be outlined within the match delegate’s report.
Doable disciplinary motion
Ought to the match report verify the smoke bomb incident and UEFA discover Celtic accountable, the pre-existing suspended ban on promoting tickets to away followers can be enforced instantly. Further disciplinary measures is also thought of, although UEFA’s management, ethics, and disciplinary physique will make the ultimate resolution, doubtless within the coming week.
The governing physique can also be anticipated to evaluation banners displayed and chants heard in the course of the fixture in Birmingham as a part of their broader investigation into the membership’s fan habits.
Rodgers’ response and subsequent steps for Celtic
Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers was requested concerning the state of affairs following the match however declined to remark. The staff had already secured their place within the Champions League play-off spherical earlier than struggling a 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa.
The Glasgow membership is now making ready for a two-legged tie towards both Actual Madrid or Bayern Munich, with the winner advancing to the competitors’s final 16. Whether or not their touring help might be permitted for that essential encounter stays to be seen, as UEFA deliberates on the newest disciplinary issues.
Martin Graham is an MFF sports activities author
