How Celtic’s UEFA fan ban could set a precedent for other Euro clubs

Celtic fans are nervously waiting for UEFA’s decision-making process to be concluded.

The Hoops face the wrath of the regulatory body following their Champions League game with Aston Villa in January.

Celts were issued a warning ahead of that one, following a previous €20,000 fine and a suspended one-game away supporter ban for using fireworks at Borussia Dortmund.

Unfortunately for the club, pyro was used again away at Villa Park in a tiny portion of the support before being thrown onto the pitch in a disappointing event.

Celtic face a stadium ban for fans after pyro issues

That meant the club warned fans that they could not guarantee a ticket allocation for their following away tie in the knockout playoff which was always set to be a glamour tie.

Bayern Munich is preparing to meet the Scottish Premiership winners and league leaders, but UEFA’s fines to other clubs this week have Celtic worried about the future.

According to UEFA’s disciplinary judgements, AS Roma has been hammered hard after a previous sentence, and has now been fined an additional €30,000.

The Italian giants have also been ordered to play their next home game at Stadio Olimpico, which will be partially closed for fireworks display.