Craig McPherson has broken his silence on the incident
Rangers women's coach that saw him appear to headbutt Celtic women's manager Fran Alonso.
Rangers man McPherson facing a disciplinary hearing at the SFA and Police Scotland launching an investigation in to the incident. Now the coach has issued an apology over his actions, claiming he has 'let himself and the club down'. He also revealed he was grateful to Alonso for accepting his apology.
He said: "I would like to offer a full and unreserved apology for my actions at end of Monday's Old Firm match at Broadwood. "This club is also built on incredibly high standards, and I have already apologised to the board, the football staff, and our fantastic group of players who I care about dearly. I would also like to apologise to the Rangers fans as I am aware of what a privilege it is to represent this club in any capacity, and I am sorry that on this occasion I did not uphold the standards this club demands.
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