Celtic women’s boss Fran Alonso was headbutted by Rangers coach Craig McPherson
Celtic head coach Fran Alonso said he was called a ‘little rat’ as footage appeared to show him being headbutted by a member of the Rangers coaching staff following the two sides’ 1-1 draw in the Scottish Women’s Premier League.
Rangers appeared to be on the verge of securing a dramatic victory at Broadwood on Monday, until Caitlin Hayes’s 99th-minute equaliser ensured the rivals would share the points.
In footage captured by Sky Sports following the match, Rangers assistant manager Craig McPherson appears to aim a headbutt at the back of Alonso’s head as the two sides were shaking hands.
Speaking to Sky as the footage was shown to him, Alonso said: ‘I don’t know. You can see there, somebody pushed me from behind. I never talked to (McPherson) the whole game.
‘It’s obviously disappointing to concede a goal in the last minute, I totally get it. But I don’t know.
‘I was called a ‘little rat’, I don’t know why.’
When asked about the incident, Rangers head coach Malky Thomson told the broadcaster: ‘Without me seeing it at all I don’t know that I can comment on it.
‘If that’s the case, then there will be an investigation and we’ll obviously look at it.’
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The draw ensured Celtic and Rangers remain second and third respectively with Glasgow City eight points in front.
Rangers appeared to have successfully leapfrogged Celtic thanks to a 36th-minute goal from Brogan Hay, until Hayes’ stoppage-time strike kept Alonso’s side unbeaten against the defending champions this season.
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The Old Firm derby ended in a draw.