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'It just damages people – it could have damaged a player': Neil Lennon slams Celtic fans after firecracker is thrown on to pitch leaving St Mirren keeper Vaclav Hladky needing attention Neil Lennon slams Celtic fans that threw firecracker on to the pitch at St Mirren The Hoops had just scored their second goal before flashbang entered the field The loud bang from a firecracker unsettled Buddies goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky Hladky required some attention from the official following the incident 

By Ronnie Esplin, Press Association Sport

Published: 23:54 BST, 3 April 2019 | Updated: 23:54 BST, 3 April 2019

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Neil Lennon was left perplexed after a firecracker incident followed Celtic's clinching goal in the 2-0 Ladbrokes Premiership win over St Mirren at the Simple Digital Arena.

Striker Timothy Weah headed in the opener after 14 minutes before Buddies keeper Vaclav Hladky saved an Olivier Ntcham penalty.

After substitute Ryan Christie sealed the win with a deflected shot five minutes from time, keeping Celtic 13 points clear of Rangers with just six fixtures remaining, the loud bang from a firecracker thrown on from one of the stands unsettled Hladky.

Neil Lennon has slammed Celtic fans that threw a firecracker on to the pitch on Wednesday

Neil Lennon has slammed Celtic fans that threw a firecracker on to the pitch on Wednesday

A flashbang was launched onto the pitch following Celtic's second goal of the evening

A flashbang was launched onto the pitch following Celtic's second goal of the evening

The loud bang from the firecracker unsettled players and Buddies keeper Vaclav Hladky

The loud bang from the firecracker unsettled players and Buddies keeper Vaclav Hladky

Smoke is released after it has been set off while Hladky (top left) has to turn away

Smoke is released after it has been set off while Hladky (top left) has to turn away

The Buddies keeper required some attention and his manager Oran Kearney admitted he had been tempted to take his players off the field.

Lennon, who revealed defender Dedryck Boyata is out for the rest of the league season with a ruptured hamstring, said it had been a 'good night' for his side but was

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