Breaking News: A Disastrous Outburst After Celtic’s Win Yesterday
A Celtic fan’s head was last night set on fire after a huge pyro display at Easter Road.
As the teams emerged from the tunnel, numerous red and green flares were lit in the away end hosting the travelling Hoops support.
Images showed the away stand engulfed in smoke ahead of the first whistle.
The start of the match against Hibernian was not impacted thankfully as the smoke quickly lifted.
However, one fan was certainly affected. Footage has emerged online showing flames burning on the top of a Celtic supporter’s head.
In the clip, he could be seen frantically patting his hair to extinguish the fire after realising what had occurred. Green smoke could be seen coming from his head as he put it out.
BBC’s Richard Gordon described the scene of the pyro live on Radio Scotland prior to kick-off.
He said: “Now, barely you can see a single supporter because of all the flares that are being let off and that stand is now just full of smoke. Well, hopefully, no one is going to be injured in there despite what is going on.
“And it would appear that the smoke is lifting up and is lifting out of the stadium rather than across the pitch.”
Earlier this season the Scottish FA and SPFL issued a joint statement over the subject of pyrotechnics due to its increased usage from fans around the country.
Ahead of the League Cup semi-finals at Hampden, involving Aberdeen, Hibs, Rangers and Hearts, it read: “Given the increased focus on the use of pyrotechnics, we appeal to fans of all four participating clubs to enjoy the matchday experience at the National Stadium but to do so in a manner that does not endanger the safety of their fellow supporters, or that has the potential to disrupt the matches themselves.
“The use of pyrotechnics is illegal. That message has been reiterated in the strongest possible terms by the police and football safety authorities, and reinforced by the SPFL and Scottish FA, during operational meetings with the participating clubs this week.
“The safety, security and enjoyment of tens of thousands of fans who will fill the National Stadium this weekend is paramount and there will be a range of steps put in place to help identify anyone who transgresses, including additional security measures and CCTV surveillance.”
On the field, scored two penalties to secure all three points for Brendan Rodgers’ side. The champions re-opened a three-point gap at the top of the Premiership with a narrow victory over Hibs.
Dylan Levitt had cancelled out Idah’s early spot kick with a fantastic second-half volley.
However, as the game entered stoppage time in the capital, Joe Newell collided with Kyogo inside Hibs’ area. Nick Walsh initially didn’t award the second penalty of the game to Celtic, but after a VAR check, the referee changed his mind.
On-loan Norwich forward Idah stepped up for his second of the game, as he sent the travelling support home happy.