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

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. Rangers' assistant gets himself caught up in a situation with the Celtic manager and it's not a good look for the game, not a good look for football."

Corsie was at the match and was clear in her assessment. 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.

She explained: "There has been a lot said and it has ended up being the story of the night. It's not good and not a part of football we want to see at all, naturally there are emotions but it's part of the professionalism of what we do that you have to control yourself in these moments.

"It was horrible to see and it is not a great watch when you go on social media and that's the one clip people focus on from the entire night. I'd imagine it will bee investigated and I think, hopefully there is some action done.

"Everyone can understand these behaviours are not accepted and there are repercussions for that, we can't allow it or tolerate."

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