SFA to probe apparent headbutt by Rangers coach on Celtic boss

The Scottish Football Association is set to investigate after Rangers assistant Craig McPherson appeared to headbutt Celtic manager Fran Alonso
SFA to probe apparent headbutt by Rangers coach on Celtic boss

INVESTIGATION: Celtic head coach Fran Alonso during a SWPL1 match between Rangers Women and Celtic Women at Broadwood Stadium. Pic: Ewan Bootman/SNS Group via Getty Images

The Scottish Football Association is set to investigate after Rangers assistant Craig McPherson appeared to headbutt Celtic manager Fran Alonso at the end of Monday's Scottish Women's Premier League encounter, the PA news agency understands.

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.

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