Celtic women's boss headbutted and called 'little rat' by Rangers coach

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.

‘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.’

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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