CELTIC are seeking a court order that could see a yob fan go to JAIL if he defies a ban on attending matches.
Hoops bosses want an injunction to reinforce the move against Ross Connolly, 29 — blamed for the 'F*** UEFA' banner at a match in Italy last year.
Connolly, of Giffnock, Glasgow, was arrested during the Europa League tie against Udinese for allegedly assaulting a steward. It's believed Celtic are the first Scots club to pursue a legal route to keep a fan away.
A source said: "Clubs can ban people from their ground but, if they manage to sneak in, all the club can do is eject them.
"An injunction is a far more robust measure."
A breach of a Court of Session order would be contempt of court — with sanctions including civil imprisonment. A Celtic spokesman said: "We are rightly taking steps to prohibit this individual from attending matches."
The club faces a large fine over the banner
UEFA will hear the case on February 24.
Last night Connolly's mum Anne called Celtic's move "unwarranted and no fair".
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How often will Celtic peddle this Juan Ghuy line and how long will the Scottish media pander to them?

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