Rangers women's coach appears to headbutt Celtic manager Fran Alonso
The incident happened after Monday night's 1-1 draw at Broadwood
Last updated 28th Mar 2023
Rangers women's coach Craig McPherson appeared to headbutt Celtic women's manager Fran Alonso after their 1-1 draw at Broadwood on Monday night.
Caitlin Hayes scored an equaliser for the Hoops in the ninth minute of injury time - sparking wild celebrations from their staff and players.
Following the full-time whistle, Rangers coach McPherson was spotted approaching Alonso and driving his head towards him.
Asked by Sky Sports about the incident after the game, Alonso said: "It is frustration. It is not how I would show frustration but that is what it was and I understand what happened.
"It is football. These are the emotions. It was not much. I felt a little bit of contact and then I heard him call me a 'little rat'. I don't know why. I don't know the reason.
"You would have to ask him. But I had no issues with them during the game. But, honestly, for me, it is nothing. It can stay here as part of the game.
"I don't wish him to be banned or suspended. It is not something you want to see but for me it is not a big issue".
Rangers manager Malky Thomson was also asked about the incident after the game, admitting he had not seen the incident but that an investigation could take place.
He said: "Without seeing it, I won't comment on it. If that's the case there will be an investigation.
"Craig is not that type of person. I think it is passion and we saw a lot of that on the pitch with two top sides coming together."
Police have now confirmed they are investigating the incident, with a Police Scotland spokesperson saying: “We have received a report regarding an incident at Broadwood Stadium on the evening of Monday, 27 March, 2023.
"Enquiries to establish any criminality are at an early stage.”