Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
Sport
Ross Pilcher

Craig McPherson hit with SIX game SFA ban as Rangers Women's coach punished for Fran Alonso headbutt

Craig McPherson has been slapped with a six-game ban from the SFA for headbutting Fran Alonso.

The Rangers coach has paid a hefty price for his moment of madness after admitting the charge from last month's SWPL derby, which saw Rangers denied all three points against their rivals following a 99th minute Celtic equaliser from Caitlin Hayes that cancelled out Brogan Hay's first half opener. The last gasp leveller sparked wild scenes of celebration on the Celtic bench, with Alonso enjoying the moment on the touchline.

That is what apparently angered McPherson, who made a beeline for the Spaniard at full-time as he shook hands with players on the park. The Ibrox coach appeared to aim a headbutt into the back of the 47-year-old's head, which sparked pushing and shoving between rival players and coaching staff. McPherson was up in front of the SFA beaks today, who handed down a six-game suspension as punishment which will start imediately and cover all competitions..

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.