Charged- SFA put Craig McPherson in the dock for Alonso attack

Two nights on from the incident that shocked Sky Sports viewers the SFA have hit Craig McPherson with a Notice of Complaint.

Following a dramatic 1-1 draw in the SWPL at Broadwood Fran Alonso was heading to the centre of the pitch and congratulating players from both teams.

McPherson, assistant to Malky Thomson with the Ibrox Ladies side was seen head-butting the Celtic boss with players and coaches from both sides quickly on the scene to calm down the Ibrox coach.

Monday’s match was the first time that Sky Sports had shown an SWPL fixture live but the post match discussion was all centred on the attack on Alonso.

The SFA website announced:

Alleged Party in Breach: Craig McPherson, Team Staff, Rangers WFC

Date: Monday 27 March 2023

Competition: Scottish Women’s Premier League

Match: Rangers WFC v Celtic WFC

Disciplinary Rule allegedly breached: Disciplinary Rule 77. A recognised football body, club, official, Team Official, other member of Team Staff, player, match official or other person under the jurisdiction of the Scottish FA shall, at all times, act in the best interests of Association Football. Furthermore such person or body shall not act in any manner which is improper or use any one, or a combination of, violent Conduct, serious foul play, threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting words or behaviour.

Hearing date: Thursday 13 April 2023

McPherson will now have to appear before the SFA to explain his actions, in the meantime he will be allowed to assist Thomson in the dug-out starting with Sunday’s match at Broadwood against Hibs.

Monday’s 1-1 draw leaves Celtic a point ahead of their city rivals but seven points behind SWPL leaders Glasgow City.