statement from celtic
Newsroom Staff
Celtic FC v AC Milan - 3rd October 2007
UEFA has today fined Celtic approximately £25,000, with half of this amount being deferred for a probational period of two years.
Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell commented: “As a Club we feel this penalty is proportionate to the incident in question and a fair outcome.
“Celtic Football Club took this matter extremely seriously and following an immediate internal investigation took swift and firm action against the offender in question.
“Celtic Football Club will continue to take all organisational, security and health and safety matters as its first priority. We have one of the best health and safety records in Europe and we will continue to work to ensure that Celtic Park remains one of the finest Champions League venues in the game.”