Dida

This is absolutely awful. My god, I'm hating UEFA day by day.

I must say the Celtic punishment is laughable!!!

This is scandalous, but I think Milan is not going to do anything about it since Dida has done wrong.

Still, I'm surprised that a breach in the security let off the hook. Scandalous.

Milan are appealing the suspension.

In my mind at least I expected a one or two game ban but the Celtic part is light, I don't think the difference between this incident and the Sweden-Denmark match is that big, on the other hand one should consider the case of something like a streaker on the pitch who tries to run after a player or something, not sure if clubs haven't been punished for things like that before?

Originally Posted by Jeff

This is scandalous, but I think Milan is not going to do anything about it since Dida has done wrong.

Still, I'm surprised that a breach in the security let off the hook. Scandalous.

Actually, according to the official site, Milan are going to appeal the UEFA decision.

I agree with you BMW....UEFA should have had Celtic play behind closed doors for at least 2 games...smacks of the vitriol I suspect UEFA has for Milan...remember, had they only a precedent, they would have kept us out of the UCL last year.....

Originally Posted by Hasan Rossonero

Actually, according to the official site, Milan are going to appeal the UEFA decision.

I have the feeling they're doing so for the wrong reasons (I wish that lawyer Cantanessa would zip it already). The suspension is not excessive, but I hope it's to make a case that Celtic should easily have been punished likewise.

Originally Posted by BMWTaylor

I also heard that Celtic were receiving something called a "two-year supervision" in addition to the fine...I've never heard of that before. Is it some kind of probation?

Edit: I just found out what it was. So, Celtic are basically let off the hook for the poor security and fan breach. Go to F'n hell, UEFA.

They are still going to be under intense scrutiny and if something happens anytime soon, they'll have to play in an empty stadium and possibly be disqualified from next years CL.

Originally Posted by Warro Bantan

I agree with you BMW....UEFA should have had Celtic play behind closed doors for at least 2 games...smacks of the vitriol I suspect UEFA has for Milan...remember, had they only a precedent, they would have kept us out of the UCL last year.....

I am never the one to really play the victim game--I readily admitted our faults in Calciopoli--but I really feel UEFA have shafted us.

AC Milan goalkeeper Nelson Dida has been banned for two Champions League matches after feigning injury during their Champions League clash against Celtic last week, with Celtic being fined £25,000 for their inability to control their crowds.
The UEFA panel came to their decision after reviewing the match, during which a Celtic supporter ran on to the pitch and was seen to make slight contact with the Brazilian goalkeeper, who tumbled theatrically to the ground seconds later.
The panel conceded that Celtic were responsible for not controlling the crowd properly and fined the Scottish giants £25,000 (CHF 60,000) for their part in the trouble but, sensationally, the panel have taken action against the AC Milan and Brazil number one, banning him from AC Milan's next two Champions League matches.
AC Milan are expected to appeal against the decision, while Celtic, who gave a life-time ban to the fan in question, will feel lucky to have escaped so lightly.

(premiershiplatest.com)

not shocked in the slightest with Dida's ban, the amount of pressure put on UEFA to perform such an act was quite high.

However, Celtic are more than fortunate, £25,000 is nothing and they should have 3 matches at home played behind closed doors imo, never mind possibly losing 3 points. Ah well, we just move on, hope the appeal succeeds and if not just look to continue as normal.

We can expect the appeal to be flatly rejected...I think that the genisis of this whole situation started when we as a club decided not to press for sanctions against Celtic...which, in truth, I agree with, as IMO, it would make us seem "poor losers"...and ungentlemanly...but had we not played Mr Nice Guy, I am sure UEFA would have felt obligated to impose more severe sanctions on Celtic.

Originally Posted by Hasan Rossonero

I am never the one to really play the victim game--I readily admitted our faults in Calciopoli--but I really feel UEFA have shafted us.

Actually, nothing's wrong with Dida's ban so UEFA were completely fair to Milan.
Looking at Dida's case separately, the act itself deserved a harsh punishment.
What Dida did was far more dangerous than a normal dive. By falling on the ground he didn't want to protect himself. He wanted Celtic to be punished by taking the fairly gotten win from them and giving the three points to Milan on green table. I've just visited few non-Milanfans forums and looks like everybody expected a bigger punishment for Dida.

It's crazy to say that UEFA was harsh to Milan.

But if you want to talk about Celtic's fine....oh, boy. They are giving a "nice" example. Now all the other teams can stop paying attention to security. They know they can get away with some fine. Celtic must have been punished hard for poor security and UEFA had to tell it clearly to everyone that such acts will not be tolerated.

Originally Posted by Tony29.

Actually, nothing's wrong with Dida's ban so UEFA were completely fair to Milan.
Looking at Dida's case separately, the act itself deserved a harsh punishment.
What Dida did was far more dangerous than a normal dive. By falling on the ground he didn't want to protect himself. He wanted Celtic to be punished by taking the fairly gotten win from them and giving the three points to Milan on green table. I've just visited few non-Milanfans forums and looks like everybody expected a bigger punishment for Dida.

It's crazy to say that UEFA was harsh to Milan.

But if you want to talk about Celtic's fine....oh, boy. They are giving a "nice" example. Now all the other teams can stop paying attention to security. They know they can get away with some fine. Celtic must have been punished hard for poor security and UEFA had to tell it clearly to everyone that such acts will not be tolerated.

Actually I think Dida deserved what he got (sorry if I offended anyone).

Yeah you're right--there needs to be a distinction. I can't help but feel, however, that Celtic's punishment is a slap in the face of Milan.