Falkirk won’t give up third without a fight as in-form star warns ‘we’re here to stay’

Falkirk are third on merit and Lewis Neilson says they're not giving it up easily now they've climbed so high…

By Darren Johnstone · Daily Record

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Defender Neilson affirmed that Falkirk is determined to hold onto third place in the league.
Falkirk moved into third after defeating Hearts 5-2 at Tynecastle for their fifth consecutive win.
The 23-year-old praised manager John McGlynn as a major reason for the club's successful form.

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Falkirk defender Neilson stated that the team aims to retain third place after defeating Hearts 5-2 at Tynecastle. The victory marked the Bairns' fifth successive league win, moving them ahead of Hearts in the standings following an initial 5-0 lead after 47 minutes.

Neilson, who joined Falkirk permanently on a two-year deal in the summer after leaving Hearts, credited manager John McGlynn's leadership and the squad's work ethic for the turnaround after integrating 17 new signings this season.

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Falkirk won’t give up third without a fight as in-form star warns ‘we’re here to stay’

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