SPFL star says his team need to ‘MAN-UP’ and add a nasty side to their game as he admits he’s fed up of late goals

LEWIS NEILSON is fed up watching repeats of Falkirk’s late, late woe.For the third time in four matches, Bairns botched it up in last- gasp fashion. They tossed away 1-0 leads at Dundee United and St Johnstone.And Ashley Hay’s 91st-minute…

By Fraser Mackie · The Scottish Sun

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 9:33 PM

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Falkirk defender Lewis Neilson says his team must 'man up' and develop a nastier side to prevent late goals.
The Bairns have surrendered five points across recent matches due to last-minute goals.
Manager John McGlynn's team currently sits second-bottom in the Scottish Premiership with just one win.

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Falkirk defender Lewis Neilson has urged his teammates to toughen up and develop a nastier edge after repeatedly conceding late goals. The Scottish Premiership club has dropped five points in recent fixtures due to last-gasp strikes against Dundee United, St Johnstone, and Dundee.

Neilson emphasized that John McGlynn's second-bottom side must see out matches effectively despite playing attractive football. Falkirk has secured only one league victory so far this season, a 2-1 win over Hearts, ahead of their upcoming trip to face Hibernian.

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