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Rangers coach to face 'repercussions' for Celtic headbutt as pundits tear into 'unacceptable' SWPL incident

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Craig McPherson has been told to expect to face the music after the Rangers women's assistant appeared to headbutt Celtic manager Fran Alonso.

The incident occurred at the end of the pair's 1-1 draw in SWPL 1, that leaves both side off the pace of leaders Glasgow City.

But the dominant talking point from the Monday night clash has been the Rangers coach, caught on camera appearing to header the back of Hoops women boss Alonso's head as both players shook hands.

Speaking on Behind the Goals, Motherwell women's coach and Scotland 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.

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