CELTIC chairman Ian Bankier has hit out at fans of the club after they were reported to UEFA by the match delegate following their Europa League clash with Udinese.
A section of the away support was seen to display a banner saying: "F*** UEFA" - in response to a recent fine for illicit chanting - while some were also seen throwing flares onto the track at the side of the pitch.
Despite an impressive on-field performance, chief executive Peter Lawwell and Bankier admitted they were dismayed that it had been overshadowed by the defiance of the travelling support.
And Bankier insists the club will work tirelessly towards weeding out the troublemakers, adding that arrests were made last night.
"It's completely unacceptable in our eyes.
"We have to drive this out of the club. It's not only doing us harm but Scottish football is harmed.
"It's one or two silly, juvenile boys doing funny, kid pranks and it's bringing the whole of Scottish football down. It's overtaking what was a fantastic performance.
"We'll weed them out. We know this guy and we've got him. There were arrests made last night and these guys will not get back into Celtic Park.
@MrScottishCunt1 A well thought out response again,,lol,,u see thats why Huns never have a leg to stand on as all they spout is the same old shite,,why is it that its celtic that clubs from all over the world ask to play in pre season or testemonial games,wud it be because we have the BEST FANS of 1 of the biggest clubs in the world ,that we can travel the world and cause no trouble.No trouble at our uefa cup final,WHAT HAPPEND THE HUNS IN MANCHESTER,CAUSED NTH BUT TROUBLE.
PATRICKEIRE 2 months ago
@AlbaGuBrath1320 fuck the pope and the IRA see you Wednesday !
MrScottishCunt1 2 months ago
it wasnt even napoli haa, it was udinese you disgrace,,, hun
AntifaBhoyy 2 months ago
My GOOD! Some used THE F WORD!!!! SHOOOT THEM SAH! SHOOOOT THEM!!!!
barrach7 2 months ago
@albagubrath1320 the banner is like holding up a sign saying "the people who ensure there is a level laying field in football are wrong". Have you seen Alloa Athletic's pitch? It's much like UEFAenesse.
mheslop 2 months ago
@MrScottishCunt1 fuck you
AlbaGuBrath1320 2 months ago
aye we deserved tae be fined fur the bawbags singin the IRA songs (a still dont know why they did it playin rennes) but a dont see why such a bid deal is bein made about this banner
AlbaGuBrath1320 2 months ago
@mheslop im a celtic fan... but come oan
AlbaGuBrath1320 2 months ago
I thought all Celtic fans were angels. What a shame. More evidence proving they are opposite. Didn't UEFA reinstate Celtic in the tournament after they were knocked out? Count your blessings Celtic.
canadianscot06 2 months ago
@bazbowski celtic fans don't think like these morons. Celtic fans don't want to willfully destroy the club like this. Obvious.
mheslop 2 months ago