BRAVE NEW WORLD

Freckleton hails Buddies for having courage to play out from back as he goes from zero to hero

- COLIN PATERSON

Miguel Freckleton was relieved to meet the moment as brave Buddies turned over a new leaf.

The St Mirren defender’s misplaced ball led to Barney Stewart firing Falkirk in front on Saturday.

However, the 22-year-old equalised three minutes later with Liam Donnelly sealing a priceless 2-1 victory in the second half.

The win sees Saints remain above the Premiership relegation zone on goal difference heading into the international hiatus.

Interim head coach Craig McLeish wants the team to build from the back - and accepted responsibility for the Bairns' goal.

Freckleton was pleased to get over his error so quickly as he adapts to a new normal.

"It was nice and obviously a relief," he said.

"I took accountability for the first goal and there's no excuse for it.