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FALKIRK beat the weather, and Hamilton Accies, to record their first league win of the season. A fairly dull and uneventful encounter at The Falkirk Stadium burst into life in the second half when Chris Mitchell curled a stunning free kick past Tomas Cerny. And the valuable three points - which means the gap to Hamilton and Kilmarnock in joint second bottom is cut to just one – were secured when substitute Lee Bullen, who was playing up front, burst the net with 11 minutes remaining.  

ST MIRREN manager Gus MacPherson has urged his side to hit the ground running when they line up against Hibs tomorrow afternoon. The Paisley side have had a few slow starts to games and in their last SPL outing at Ibrox it took a mere 17 seconds before they fell behind to a Kris Boyd goal. It gave them a mountain to climb and although they hauled a late goal back it was a case of too little, too late.

We've had a bad start in the last two league games and it is crucial in any game that you give yourself a platform   -Gus MacPherson

 

FALKIRK boss Eddie May reckons his team raised the bar with a gutsy and skilful display in their last outing against Celtic. But he has warned his Bairns all the confidence gained from that thrilling 3-3 draw will instantly drain away if they lose to fellow strugglers Hamilton Accies on Saturday. Basement boys Falkirk have still not won a game this season and May knows his side must get something against their nearest rivals to give themselves a fighting chance of SPL survival.  

TWO more Rangers matches have been scheduled for live TV coverage early next year. The fixtures, against Hamilton Accies and St Mirren will now be broadcast live by ESPN and Sky Sports respectively. The meeting with Billy Reid's Hamilton side at New Douglas Park remains on the original date of Saturday January 16, but moves from a 3pm kick off to a 12.30pm start time.  

PEDRO Moutinho hopes compatriot Pele can live up to his famous name at Falkirk - even though the new boy has already been the butt of dressing-room jokes comparing him to the Brazil legend.  

PARTICK Thistle hitman Liam Buchanan is being tracked by a posse of clubs north and south of the border.  

BILLY MEHMET today insisted St Mirren should not be too downbeat about crashing to their second straight SPL defeat and dropping out of the top six.  

It follows their ongoing battle concerning the need for new arrivals, particularly in the striking department, during January's transfer window.  

IN today's game there are few penalty takers who go through their careers without a crisis of confidence from the spot.  

GUILLAME BEUZELIN was left seething that his first start for Hamilton Accies ended with a red card after little more than half an hour on Saturday.