Rangers coach headbutt

The incident happened as the Rangers and Celtic players were shaking hands after the 1-1 draw at Broadwood Stadium.

The 46-year-old Spaniard said: “I don’t know. I never talked to (McPherson) the whole game. In footage captured by Sky Sports following the match, McPherson seemed to aim a headbutt at the back of Alonso’s head as the players were shaking hands.

Celtic manager Fran Alonso says he does not want Craig McPherson to be banned for the attack, which came after a 99th-minute equaliser.

Speaking to Sky as the footage was shown to him, Alonso said: “It is football. It can stay here as part of the game. The Scottish Women’s Premier League said: “The SWPL is aware of an incident following last night’s Rangers v Celtic match. I don’t know the reason. “But, honestly, for me, it is nothing. Fran Alonso, the Celtic manager, sprinted down the touchline to celebrate wildly with his players, beating his chest as he joined them on the pitch.

SWPL clash between Rangers and Celtic overshadowed by angry scenes at end of the match at Broadwood Stadium; Police Scotland are investigating; ...

The 46-year-old Spaniard said: "I don't know. I never talked to (McPherson) the whole game. SWPL clash between Rangers and Celtic overshadowed by angry scenes at end of the match at Broadwood Stadium; Police Scotland are investigating; Rangers looking into the incident; Celtic say "this is a hugely concerning incident, falling well below any acceptable standard"

A Rangers coach is being investigated by police over an alleged headbutt on Celtic Women manager Fran Alonso. Craig McPherson approached Alonso at the end ...

The SWPL will not make any further comment at this time, whilst these investigations are ongoing." The SWPL said: "This incident is currently being investigated by Police Scotland and the Scottish FA. "If that is the case there will be an investigation and we will look at it."

Light Blues Craig McPherson assistant has been caught up in chaotic scenes at Broadwood during the televised clash.

I don't think you can avoid it as it takes up the majority of a newsfeed." She explained: "There has been a lot said and it has ended up being the story of the night. I'd imagine it will bee investigated and I think, hopefully there is some action done. [Behind the Goals](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0fcdxx8), Motherwell women's coach and [Scotland ](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/scotland-football-team)legend Leanne Crichton introduced the topic with national team skipper Rachel Corsie, saying: "It was unsavoury scenes I think we can describe it at the end. She doesn't believe it's footage that does anyone any benefit and hopes there is action taken to help prevent similar incidents in future, with Police Scotland among those looking into the matter. But the dominant talking point from the Monday night clash has been the

The Scottish Football Association is set to investigate after Rangers assistant Craig McPherson appeared to headbutt Celtic manager Fran Alonso.

The 46-year-old Spaniard said: "I don't know. I never talked to (McPherson) the whole game. "It's obviously disappointing to concede a goal in the last minute, I totally get it.

Rangers assistant manager Craig McPherson headbutted Celtic women's manager Fran Alonso after the women's Old Firm derby on Monday night, after Celtic ...

The Rangers women's assistant boss was involved in a heated flashpoint following the derby day clash at Broadwood Stadium.

[SFA](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/scottish-football-association) and Police Scotland have launched investigations into the incident, while Celtic have described the incident as "hugely concerning" for the game. [Celtic women](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-women) after forward Brogan Hay had looked to have sealed the bragging rights in Glasgow for Malky Thomson's side during a thrilling encounter, but it's McPherson's post-match actions that have dominated the talking points. The

SWPL clash between Rangers and Celtic was overshadowed by angry scenes at end of the match at Broadwood Stadium; Police Scotland are investigating; ...

I never talked to [McPherson] the whole game. The 46-year-old Spaniard said: "I don't know. SWPL clash between Rangers and Celtic was overshadowed by angry scenes at end of the match at Broadwood Stadium; Police Scotland are investigating; the Scottish FA says Craig McPherson will face a hearing on April 13 after being deemed to have breached disciplinary rules

The Scottish Football Association has charged Rangers WFC coach Craig McPherson with misconduct after he appeared to headbutt Celtic manager Fran Alonso ...

Police Scotland confirmed that enquiries are ongoing into the incident and remain at an early stage. However, in particularly severe cases a longer suspension can be handed down. Police opened an investigation into the incident on Tuesday and now football’s governing body have called McPherson to account.