Linfield Football Club notes with extreme disappointment the €12,000 sanction imposed by UEFA following our Champions League fixture against Shelbourne at Windsor Park on 16th July. This sanction is as a result of sectarian chanting and the use of flares by individuals who would profess to be our supporters.

The club has repeatedly urged its supporters to refrain from all forms of sectarian and discriminatory chanting at our games and also to avoid the use of pyrotechnics. We had a fantastic number of fans present at the Shelbourne game and it is deeply frustrating that a small minority of supporters continue to disregard our appeals and consequently damage the reputation of the club.

UEFA have also warned that partial stadium closure will follow if there is any repeat of such behaviour over the next two years. The club would again appeal to all supporters to take heed of this warning and ensure that the club does not receive further financial punishment and reputational damage.