Rangers assistant manager Craig McPherson has been handed a six-match ban by the Scottish Football Association for his headbutt on Celtic boss Fran Alonso after last month’s Scottish Women’s Premier League match.
McPherson was found guilty of breaching disciplinary rule 77 in the incident at Broadwood Stadium on 27 March, after the Hoops had scored a late equaliser in the 1-1 draw.
He subsequently offered a “full and unreserved apology” for his actions towards Alonso and said he would “accept in full” any punishment deemed appropriate, while also expressing gratitude that the Parkhead manager had accepted his apology.
The incident was also the subject of police enquiries. McPherson’s hearing was held on Thursday, and the outcome was recorded on the Scottish FA’s website as: “Admitted.