23-07-2025
McGlynn demands fast start against Spartans
John McGlynn is urging his Falkirk side to "play at a tempo Spartans can't handle" as the Bairns bid to progress into the second round of the Premier Sports Premiership newcomers came from behind to beat Championship side Queen's Park 3-1 on Tuesday thanks to a double from Ethan Ross and a late strike from Brian win moved them top of Group A, but Cove Rangers are one point behind and League 2 The Spartans can leapfrog them if they pull off a shock at the Falkirk Stadium on Saturday."We know what we need," McGlynn told Falkirk TV. "We need to win the game to guarantee qualification and if we get to 11 points, who knows? We might creep into a seeded position going into the draw."However, first and foremost we have to take care of Spartans. They are well-coached, Dougie Samuel, everyone there, a very experienced team. They will prepare to make it very difficult for us."We have got to play at a tempo that hopefully they can't handle."
