Falkirk News

PEDRO MOUTINHO last night insisted further talks are needed if he is to agree a contract extension with Falkirk.

Falkirk have offered Pedro Moutinho an extension to his short-term contract. The Portuguese striker rejoined Falkirk on a short-term contract until January, but has been offered an improved deal with Eddie May's side.

Falkirk boss Eddie May fears the club's limited budget could mean they are unable to retain Pedro Moutinho.

Eddie May hopes Falkirk come off the bottom of the SPL next week after their 2-1 win at Kilmarnock took them within one point of their hosts.

Ryan Flynn scored direct from a corner to give Clydesdale Bank Premier League bottom side Falkirk three valuable points against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

Falkirk manager Eddie May admits the next four matches could dictate whether the Clydesdale Bank Premier League's bottom club strengthen their squad in January.

Falkirk have moved to extend the short-term contract of Pedro Moutinho as loan players Kjartan Finnbogason and Alex MacDonald head for the exit.

SATURDAY'S visit to Paisley was the expected uncompromising affair a ' lots of endeavour but often lacking the final killer touch.

By GAVIN McCAFFERTY KILMARNOCK manager Jim Jefferies has praised Hibernian counterpart John Hughes for challenging the Old Firm with style.

Gus MacPherson could not hide his frustration after watching Falkirk deny St Mirren the chance to open up an eight-point gap on them.

CARL Finnigan rescues an important point for Falkirk. ST MIRREN 1 Higdon 53 FALKIRK 1 Finnigan 88 Attendance : 4033 Scottish Premier League The Geordie striker found the back of the net with just two minutes remaining at St Mirren Park to cancel out Michael Higdon's stunning second half goal.

Falkirk boss Eddie May has written off Hibernian's chances of signing Darren Barr after they made an official move to open pre-contract talks.

Falkirk have agreed a pre-contract deal with 21-year-old winger Jack Compton who will arrive in January from Blue Square South side Weston-super Mare.

That's looking for Allison...Pele with the ball in. Headed away by Whittaker and Kenny Miller is clattered by Brian McLean.

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GUTTED Falkirk boss Eddie May was furious with the Thierry Henry-style handball that helped kill his side off against Rangers yesterday.

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Hibernian 10/11 Draw 5/2 Motherwell 3/1 Click here for Hibernian news Click here for Motherwell news Click here for head-to-head stats Hibernian will make sure Graham Stack suffers no reaction in training following his back injury before deciding on their goalkeeper for Saturday's Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League game with Motherwell.

CSABA LASZLO'S insistence earlier in the week that wins were all that mattered would have surprised few given the predicament his Hearts side had found themselves in.

Graham Stack 5 Replaced by Yves Ma-Kalambay at interval after suffering back problems in warm-up. Chris Hogg 6 Kept it tidy and was in a game with Pedro Moutinho hustling and harrying him.