For a dizzying two or three hours on Saturday night, Falkirk occupied third place within the Scottish Premiership desk, because of a 1-1 draw at dwelling to Livingston.
John McGlynn’s aspect led for a lot of the sport by means of Brian Graham’s first-half penalty, however Danny Wilson’s late header earned bottom-placed Livi a much-needed level.
Hibs’ victory over St Mirren within the late kick-off knocked Falkirk again into fourth. And by the point as we speak’s video games had been accomplished, McGlynn’s males have been all the way down to fifth.
So, no, they received’t be getting carried away, however their transient flirtation with the massive weapons was a snapshot of how far Falkirk have come within the final three years and the impression they’ve made of their first top-flight marketing campaign since 2009.
Whereas they’re most likely a bit naive and concede too many objectives, they’re dynamic, well-organised and impressed by considered one of Scottish soccer’s greatest managers.
Maybe extra considerably, they’re rising in confidence. They’ve misplaced solely considered one of their final 5 matches — and that was at Celtic Park.
Falkirk supervisor John McGlynn acknowledges the followers after a 1-1 draw with Livingston
Striker Brian Graham places the house aspect forward with an early penalty on the Falkirk Stadium
Danny Wilson earns bottom-placed Livingston a much-needed level along with his late header
In some methods, it’s no shock to see a newly-promoted group settle in shortly. Like others earlier than them, Falkirk are recent, with positivity, momentum and all the advantages of an underdog spirit.
Final season, Dundee United completed fourth after going up as champions. A yr earlier, Dundee secured a spot within the high six. Earlier than that, Kilmarnock completed tenth, Hearts third and Dundee United ninth. In truth, each one of many final 13 Championship title-winning groups have averted relegation on their return to the highest flight.
There isn’t any purpose to suppose that Falkirk shall be any totally different, though they have been a League One aspect simply two years in the past and nonetheless depend on a number of the gamers who began their exceptional journey.
In addition to having an excellent supervisor, they’ve a assist bursting for fulfillment after 16 years within the wilderness. All of the indicators are that they received’t be returning to it any time quickly.
