Brendan Rodgers warns Celtic ultras 'DON'T get us sanctioned' as Green Brigade urged to keep fireworks at home

Brendan Rodgers has pleaded with Celtic’s ultras to keep the fireworks out of Celtic Park on bonfire night.

The Parkhead boss hopes to light up his Champions League campaign with a win over Bundesliga big guns RB Leipzig on Tuesday in Glasgow’s east end. But at a time when UEFA are clobbering clubs for the misuse of pyrotechnics - and with Scotland’s champions already facing a potential fan ban for next month’s clash with Dinamo Zagreb - Rodgers has urged the home support not to risk further sanctions.

When asked for his message to the stadium’s notorious North Curve, Rodgers said: “I think it’s just exactly what was said before - it’s not something that we really want to see. There is that sanction hanging over the club and we really don’t want that.”

Celtic were also carpeted with a 20,000 euros fine following the fireworks which were set off in the away end during a 7-0 thrashing from Borussia Dortmund as part of a major clamp down on pyros. UEFA disciplinary bosses have also closed down stands at a number of other clubs across the continent since the start of the new season.

And, on Saturday, the kick-off to Celtic’s League Cup semi final clash with Aberdeen had to be delayed by 15 minutes to allow smoke to clear after a similar display at Hampden. This time Rodgers is hoping it’s his players who are dishing out the rockets as they attempt to double down on a hugely impressive away day draw against Atalanta last month.

He said: “Red Bull Leipzig will be no different to the likes of Atalanta and Borussia Dortmund. They are a top team right at the top end of their league. They have everything you want in a top European side in terms of speed, strength, power and technique. But it’s a brilliant challenge for us and