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The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Celtic, Aberdeen & Partick Thistle served SPFL partial stand closures
Celtic and Aberdeen have been hit with a "suspended reduction of 200 tickets in the area of the stadium where the display took place for one future match in SPFL competitions" should there be a further rule breach. Aberdeen pyro diplay during match against Celtic (Image: Craig Foy - SNS Group) Thistle have been warned of "a suspended sanction of the closure of a Stand and/or area(s) of the Wyre Stadium at Firhill for one future match" should any further pyro or pitch invasion incidents occur before June 30, 2026. The Aberdeen charge came after a display during the match against Celtic with large smoke clouds covering the pitch and broadcaster Sky Sports having to issue an apology to viewers. Celtic supporters staged a pyro display for their match against St Mirren in May. The Thistle proceedings were launched over a two-minute delay during their play-off match against Ayr at Somerset Park when pyrotechnic devices were thrown onto the pitch. A further delay occured after a pitch invasion. All three clubs were also "found to have failed to identify or take proportionate disciplinary measures against the supporters responsible", leading to the charges. Read more: An SPFL statement confirming the disciplinary action read: "The SPFL has confirmed that Aberdeen, Celtic and Partick Thistle have been found to be in breach of SPFL rules following the behaviour of the clubs' supporters at matches towards the end of season 2024/25. "Proceedings into large-scale, organised and illegal pyrotechnic displays at three separate matches in May last season - Aberdeen v Celtic, Celtic v St Mirren and Ayr United v Partick Thistle - have now concluded. "Partick Thistle's rule breach also focused on a large-scale pitch invasion from the club's fans, which led to a two-minute delay later in the same match at Somerset Park. "All three clubs have been found to have breached SPFL Rules in failing to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that their supporters did not engage in 'unacceptable conduct' at those matches. "The clubs were also found to have failed to identify or take proportionate disciplinary measures against the supporters responsible for the pyrotechnic displays, and in Partick Thistle's case, also against those who carried out the pitch invasion. "The pyrotechnics display by Aberdeen fans during the club's game against Celtic, live on Sky Sports, at Pittodrie on May 14 led to the broadcaster having to issue an apology for interruptions to the broadcast following the display, which caused significant smoke clouds to form within the stadium. Pyrotechnic devices were thrown onto the pitch during Partick Thistle vs Ayr United (Image: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group) "Celtic supporters carried out pyrotechnic displays in the north-east corner of Celtic Park, during and prior to the final league game of the season at home to St Mirren on May 17. "And lastly in a William Hill Premiership playoff quarter final second-leg at Somerset Park on May 9, a two-minute delay to the game occurred due to Partick Thistle fans using pyrotechnics and throwing them onto the pitch. A further two-minute delay occurred later in the match following the large-scale pitch incursion. "These incidents caused a health and safety risk to fellow supporters, players and those working at matches; as well as a significant inconvenience to thousands of supporters at the matches and fans watching these games at home. "Aberdeen: "Aberdeen were found to have breached SPFL Rules H36 and H37 in respect of the William Hill Premiership match involving Aberdeen v Celtic and the following sanction was imposed: A suspended reduction of 200 tickets in the area of the stadium where the display took place for one future match in SPFL competitions at Pittodrie Stadium, to be triggered in the event of another breach of SPFL Rules H36 and/or H37 through pyrotechnic use by supporters of the Club in that area of the stadium in any SPFL competition on, or before, 30 June 2026. "Celtic: "Celtic were found to have breached SPFL Rules H36 and H37 in respect of the William Hill Premiership match involving Celtic v St Mirren and the following sanction was imposed: A suspended reduction of 200 tickets in the area of the stadium where the display took place for one future match in SPFL competitions at Celtic Park, to be triggered in the event of another breach of SPFL Rules H36 and/or H37 through pyrotechnic use by supporters of the Club in that area of the stadium in any SPFL competition on, or before, 30 June 2026. "Partick Thistle: "Partick Thistle were found to have breached SPFL Rule H37 in respect of two separate serious incidents during the William Hill Premiership playoff quarter final second leg involving Ayr United v Partick Thistle and the following sanction was imposed:
The National
6 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Celtic, Aberdeen & Partick Thistle served SPFL partial stand closures
The three clubs have been issued suspended punishments over pyro displays during fixtures last season, with Thistle also sanctioned over a pitch invasion. Celtic and Aberdeen have been hit with a "suspended reduction of 200 tickets in the area of the stadium where the display took place for one future match in SPFL competitions" should there be a further rule breach. Aberdeen pyro diplay during match against Celtic (Image: Craig Foy - SNS Group) Thistle have been warned of "a suspended sanction of the closure of a Stand and/or area(s) of the Wyre Stadium at Firhill for one future match" should any further pyro or pitch invasion incidents occur before June 30, 2026. The Aberdeen charge came after a display during the match against Celtic with large smoke clouds covering the pitch and broadcaster Sky Sports having to issue an apology to viewers. Celtic supporters staged a pyro display for their match against St Mirren in May. The Thistle proceedings were launched over a two-minute delay during their play-off match against Ayr at Somerset Park when pyrotechnic devices were thrown onto the pitch. A further delay occured after a pitch invasion. All three clubs were also "found to have failed to identify or take proportionate disciplinary measures against the supporters responsible", leading to the charges. Read more: An SPFL statement confirming the disciplinary action read: "The SPFL has confirmed that Aberdeen, Celtic and Partick Thistle have been found to be in breach of SPFL rules following the behaviour of the clubs' supporters at matches towards the end of season 2024/25. "Proceedings into large-scale, organised and illegal pyrotechnic displays at three separate matches in May last season - Aberdeen v Celtic, Celtic v St Mirren and Ayr United v Partick Thistle - have now concluded. "Partick Thistle's rule breach also focused on a large-scale pitch invasion from the club's fans, which led to a two-minute delay later in the same match at Somerset Park. "All three clubs have been found to have breached SPFL Rules in failing to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that their supporters did not engage in 'unacceptable conduct' at those matches. "The clubs were also found to have failed to identify or take proportionate disciplinary measures against the supporters responsible for the pyrotechnic displays, and in Partick Thistle's case, also against those who carried out the pitch invasion. "The pyrotechnics display by Aberdeen fans during the club's game against Celtic, live on Sky Sports, at Pittodrie on May 14 led to the broadcaster having to issue an apology for interruptions to the broadcast following the display, which caused significant smoke clouds to form within the stadium. Pyrotechnic devices were thrown onto the pitch during Partick Thistle vs Ayr United (Image: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group) "Celtic supporters carried out pyrotechnic displays in the north-east corner of Celtic Park, during and prior to the final league game of the season at home to St Mirren on May 17. "And lastly in a William Hill Premiership playoff quarter final second-leg at Somerset Park on May 9, a two-minute delay to the game occurred due to Partick Thistle fans using pyrotechnics and throwing them onto the pitch. A further two-minute delay occurred later in the match following the large-scale pitch incursion. "These incidents caused a health and safety risk to fellow supporters, players and those working at matches; as well as a significant inconvenience to thousands of supporters at the matches and fans watching these games at home. "Aberdeen: "Aberdeen were found to have breached SPFL Rules H36 and H37 in respect of the William Hill Premiership match involving Aberdeen v Celtic and the following sanction was imposed: A suspended reduction of 200 tickets in the area of the stadium where the display took place for one future match in SPFL competitions at Pittodrie Stadium, to be triggered in the event of another breach of SPFL Rules H36 and/or H37 through pyrotechnic use by supporters of the Club in that area of the stadium in any SPFL competition on, or before, 30 June 2026. "Celtic: "Celtic were found to have breached SPFL Rules H36 and H37 in respect of the William Hill Premiership match involving Celtic v St Mirren and the following sanction was imposed: A suspended reduction of 200 tickets in the area of the stadium where the display took place for one future match in SPFL competitions at Celtic Park, to be triggered in the event of another breach of SPFL Rules H36 and/or H37 through pyrotechnic use by supporters of the Club in that area of the stadium in any SPFL competition on, or before, 30 June 2026. "Partick Thistle: "Partick Thistle were found to have breached SPFL Rule H37 in respect of two separate serious incidents during the William Hill Premiership playoff quarter final second leg involving Ayr United v Partick Thistle and the following sanction was imposed:
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Celtic and Aberdeen slammed with partial stadium closures after pyro incidents last season
Both clubs have been docked tickets for an upcoming home game while Partick Thistle have also been sanctioned Celtic and Aberdeen have both been docked 200 tickets for upcoming home games after being found to have breached SPFL rules over pyro and fan behaviour. And Partick Thistle have also been sanctioned as the SPFL bring the hammer down on three incidents from last season. Fan behaviour has been a hot button issue in recent seasons with the rise in pyrotechnic displays a particular concern and rule breaches have been identified in three games from last season – Aberdeen vs Celtic on May 14, Celtic vs St Mirren on the final day of the Premiership season, and Ayr United against Partick Thistle in the playoffs. Sky Sports had to issue an apology in the Dons' clash with the champions after the broadcast was interrupted due to pyro thrown from the home fans. Celtic fans meanwhile displayed pyro on trophy day and both clubs have been docked 200 tickets for an upcoming home game in the area of the stadiums where the incidents took place. Partick Thistle have been hit with a suspended partial stadium closure after their fans displayed pyro and invaded the pitch at Somerset Park. A league statement reads: "The SPFL has confirmed that Aberdeen, Celtic and Partick Thistle have been found to be in breach of SPFL rules following the behaviour of the clubs' supporters at matches towards the end of season 2024/25. "Proceedings into large-scale, organised and illegal pyrotechnic displays at three separate matches in May last season - Aberdeen v Celtic, Celtic v St Mirren and Ayr United v Partick Thistle - have now concluded. "Partick Thistle's rule breach also focused on a large-scale pitch invasion from the club's fans, which led to a two-minute delay later in the same match at Somerset Park. "All three clubs have been found to have breached SPFL Rules in failing to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that their supporters did not engage in 'unacceptable conduct' at those matches. "The clubs were also found to have failed to identify or take proportionate disciplinary measures against the supporters responsible for the pyrotechnic displays, and in Partick Thistle's case, also against those who carried out the pitch invasion. "The pyrotechnics display by Aberdeen fans during the club's game against Celtic, live on Sky Sports, at Pittodrie on May 14 led to the broadcaster having to issue an apology for interruptions to the broadcast following the display, which caused significant smoke clouds to form within the stadium. "Celtic supporters carried out pyrotechnic displays in the north-east corner of Celtic Park, during and prior to the final league game of the season at home to St Mirren on May 17. "And lastly in a William Hill Premiership playoff quarter final second-leg at Somerset Park on May 9, a two-minute delay to the game occurred due to Partick Thistle fans using pyrotechnics and throwing them onto the pitch. A further two-minute delay occurred later in the match following the large-scale pitch incursion. "These incidents caused a health and safety risk to fellow supporters, players and those working at matches; as well as a significant inconvenience to thousands of supporters at the matches and fans watching these games at home."
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Aberdeen and Celtic among three Scottish clubs facing stadium sanctions after SPFL proceedings
Ticket reductions and stand closure could hit trio if behaviour reoccurs Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Aberdeen, Celtic and Partick Thistle have been warned they will be slapped with ticket reductions and stand closures on the back of rule breaches involving the use of pyrotechnics and pitch invasions. The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) launched proceedings against the three clubs over incidents that occurred at Pittodrie, Celtic Park and Somerset Park, the home ground of Ayr United, in May during the closes stages of last season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aberdeen face a suspended reduction of 200 tickets after a pyrotechnics display from their fans against Celtic on May 14, while Celtic also run the risk of the same punishment after supporters at Parkhead lit pyro during the final match of the Premiership season against St Mirren. Aberdeen fans let off pyro during the match against Celtic in May. | SNS Group Championship side Partick have been rapped for their supporters using pyrotechnics and invading the pitch at Somerset Park during a play-off tie against Ayr. The SPFL says part of Firhill will be closed for one match if there is to be a repeat of the incident. The suspended sentences run for all three clubs until June 30 next year. All three clubs were criticised by the SPFL findings for not ensuring as best they could that such events would not occur and not identifying or taking measures against the perpetrators. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A full statement from the SPFL read: 'The SPFL has confirmed that Aberdeen, Celtic and Partick Thistle have been found to be in breach of SPFL rules following the behaviour of the clubs' supporters at matches towards the end of season 2024/25. Breaches in SPFL rules 'Proceedings into large-scale, organised and illegal pyrotechnic displays at three separate matches in May last season - Aberdeen v Celtic, Celtic v St Mirren and Ayr United v Partick Thistle - have now concluded. 'Partick Thistle's rule breach also focused on a large-scale pitch invasion from the club's fans, which led to a two-minute delay later in the same match at Somerset Park. 'All three clubs have been found to have breached SPFL Rules in failing to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that their supporters did not engage in 'unacceptable conduct' at those matches. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Pyrotechnics are set off during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and St Mirren back in May. | SNS Group 'The clubs were also found to have failed to identify or take proportionate disciplinary measures against the supporters responsible for the pyrotechnic displays, and in Partick Thistle's case, also against those who carried out the pitch invasion. 'The pyrotechnics display by Aberdeen fans during the club's game against Celtic, live on Sky Sports, at Pittodrie on May 14 led to the broadcaster having to issue an apology for interruptions to the broadcast following the display, which caused significant smoke clouds to form within the stadium. 'Celtic supporters carried out pyrotechnic displays in the north-east corner of Celtic Park, during and prior to the final league game of the season at home to St Mirren on May 17. 'Health and safety risk' 'And lastly in a William Hill Premiership playoff quarter final second-leg at Somerset Park on May 9, a two-minute delay to the game occurred due to Partick Thistle fans using pyrotechnics and throwing them onto the pitch. A further two-minute delay occurred later in the match following the large-scale pitch incursion. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'These incidents caused a health and safety risk to fellow supporters, players and those working at matches; as well as a significant inconvenience to thousands of supporters at the matches and fans watching these games at home. ' Aberdeen were found to have breached SPFL Rules H36 and H37 in respect of the William Hill Premiership match involving Aberdeen v Celtic and the following sanction was imposed: There was pyro and a pitch invasion during Ayr v Partick in the play-offs last season. | SNS Group 'A suspended reduction of 200 tickets in the area of the stadium where the display took place for one future match in SPFL competitions at Pittodrie Stadium, to be triggered in the event of another breach of SPFL Rules H36 and/or H37 through pyrotechnic use by supporters of the Club in that area of the stadium in any SPFL competition on, or before, 30 June 2026. 'Celtic were found to have breached SPFL Rules H36 and H37 in respect of the William Hill Premiership match involving Celtic v St Mirren and the following sanction was imposed: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'A suspended reduction of 200 tickets in the area of the stadium where the display took place for one future match in SPFL competitions at Celtic Park, to be triggered in the event of another breach of SPFL Rules H36 and/or H37 through pyrotechnic use by supporters of the Club in that area of the stadium in any SPFL competition on, or before, 30 June 2026. 'Partick Thistle were found to have breached SPFL Rule H37 in respect of two separate serious incidents during the William Hill Premiership playoff quarter final second leg involving Ayr United v Partick Thistle and the following sanction was imposed:
Scotsman
05-08-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Edinburgh club hit with a 15-point SPFL deduction - but plan to appeal
Edinburgh City have been punished for issues relating to an insolvency event Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Edinburgh City have today been hit with a 15-point deduction by the Scottish Professional Football League relating to an insolvency event. The League Two side appointed a provisional liquidator in July this year, and league officials have reacted with a hefty punishment to leave City isolated at the foot of the table. An SPFL statement read: 'The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has today confirmed the imposition of a 15-point deduction for Edinburgh City, as per SPFL rules on clubs suffering an insolvency event. This deduction follows a provisional liquidator being appointed in respect of the club on July 22 this year in relation to an unpaid debt due by the club. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Similar to administration, the provisional appointment of a liquidator is an insolvency event under SPFL Rules. The William Hill League Two table has been updated accordingly.' Rule E1 of the SPFL rules and regulations states that 'where a club takes, suffers or is subject to a deductible insolvency event that club shall…be deducted 15 points and 5 points in the League in consecutive seasons'. City intend to appeal the decision and posted a comment on their social media channels. 'Edinburgh City FC hereby acknowledges the penalty imposed upon it by the SPFL this morning,' they said. 'The club will begin its appeal process immediately. No further comment will be made at this time.' Edinburgh City began their League Two campaign on Saturday with a 2-1 defeat against Stirling Albion at Meadowbank. Their Premier Sports Cup campaign ended miserably with 4-1 and 4-0 defeats against Partick Thistle and Queen of the South respectively. Following a 0-0 draw with Stranraer - City won 5-3 on penalties - the Capital side then suffered a demoralising 8-0 loss at Ross County. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad SPFL League Two table sees Edinburgh club rooted at the bottom A difficult start to the season has now gone from bad to worse with a points deduction which will leave Michael McIndoe's team battling to avoid relegation to the Lowland League this season. As an instant result of today's SPFL sanction, they have been left 15 points adrift at the bottom of League Two. The SPFL moved to deduct Hamilton Academical 15 points last season for breaking various league rules, which led to their relegation from the Championship to League One. Accies also appealed at the time but an independent Scottish FA disciplinary tribunal found the Lanarkshire club guilty of four offences, including the non-payment of players and not acting in "good faith" when dealing with the governing body regarding a previous transfer ban. Hamilton chairman Jock Brown said in a statement at the time: 'The club is obviously very disappointed at the outcome of the appeal to the SFA tribunal, where the decision of the SPFL tribunal was upheld with the result that the 15-point deduction stands. The board is prevented from making any further comment on the matter by SPFL regulations but will communicate further with supporters in early course.'
