Ranger assistant manager Gary McAllister was attacked outside a bar in Leeds early on Saturday morning, according to reports.
The former Scottish international is said to have been out for a meal in the city centre with his wife when they were attacked while waiting for a taxi.
According to The Sun, the attack took place at 04:00 GMT on Saturday. McAllister was punched in the face and required hospital treatment, but is now said to be recovering at home.
A source told has told The sun that the incident left the former Liverpool and Leeds midfielder 'shaken up' and requiring stitches in his top lip.