Celtic have issued a strong response following a UEFA disciplinary charge handed to the club yesterday.

European football's governing body has given the Scottish Premiership champions an away fan ban, suspended for a period of two years.

It follows the fireworks display set off by a section of their supporters who made the trip to Germany to watch Borussia Dortmund hammer the Hoops in the Champions League.

An immediate €20,000 fine will also have to be paid to UEFA.

This means that any more pyro displays within the next two years and there will be a ban imposed on Celtic fans travelling with their team.

A club statement reads: "The club has received the decision issued by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body following the match against Borussia Dortmund, in which the Club has been sanctioned, again, for the lighting of fireworks by a small number of individuals attending the match.

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"The decision provides that, not only has the club received a fine of €20,000, but also that, if such behaviour is repeated at a match in the next two years, the club will be prevented from selling tickets to supporters for one away match in UEFA club competitions.

"The club has been very clear, over a number of years, that the use of fireworks and pyrotechnics at matches is prohibited, and presents risks to supporter safety and to the Club under the applicable regulations.

"It is hugely disappointing, therefore, that the conduct of a very small minority has led to this decision, which could potentially have such a negative and damaging impact on the team and Celtic supporters wishing to attend an away match to support the team."