Celtic fined by UEFA for fans setting off flares
Celtic have been fined £10,400 by Uefa after fans set off flares at the Europa League home win over Cluj.
It is the second time Celtic have been fined for the offence this season, with the club charged for fans lighting flares during the qualifier against AIK Stockholm.
After being charged for the incident during the Cluj match, Celtic announced plans to introduce new security measures and told supporters using flares damaged the reputation of the club.
A statement on the club website 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.
"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."