My Bairns are right up for challenge of return to top tier

JOHN MCGLYNN believes his Falkirk players showed they are Premiershipready with a 2-2 home draw against Dundee United on opening day.

- Blair Esson

The Bairns won back-to-back promotions under their experienced boss and the fans watched the Championship flag raised before yesterday's kick-off game, marking their return to the top tier after a 15-year absence.

On-loan Barnsley forward Max Watters scored his first United goal in the 40th minute with a terrific volley, but midfielder Dylan Tait levelled in the 50th minute with a fine finish.

Ivan Dolcek restored the Terrors' lead in the 71st minute with his first goal for the club before home midfielder Ethan Ross equalised with a deflected strike two minutes later for a deserved point.

McGlynn said: "I don't think we've got our eyes closed. We know that the margins are finer in this league.

"We'll need to learn from that. But there's so many positives to take.