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Celtic and Rangers challenge closed doors sanctions
Celtic and Rangers appeal Scottish FA's closed doors ruling for next Cup matches after fan clashes.
In brief
Celtic and Rangers appeal Scottish FA's closed doors ruling for next Cup matches after fan clashes. Both clubs contest £100k fines and home matches behind closed doors following pitch invasion incident. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Celtic and Rangers appeal
Celtic and Rangers have appealed against Scottish FA sanctions forcing both clubs to play home Scottish Cup matches behind closed doors.
“We are shocked by this disproportionate punishment for a relatively small incursion by Celtic supporters at a moment of emotion and celebration.”
Fines and context
Both clubs face £100,000 fines after fans clashed during last season's Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox.
Appeal timeline
Appeal hearings are set for Monday, 26 October by the Scottish FA.
Celtic's stance
Celtic called the punishment disproportionate, noting they were not the home club responsible for stadium safety.
“We are shocked by this disproportionate punishment for a relatively small incursion by Celtic supporters at a moment of emotion and celebration.”
Rangers' response
Rangers admitted to the original charges but will consider the appeal outcome before responding.
What it means
Both clubs contest £100k fines and home matches behind closed doors following pitch invasion incident.
