Falkirk's chief executive Jamie Swinney has laid out the club's transfer vision after a whirlwind summer window saw the exits of star players Barney Stewart and Calvin Miller. The Bairns have gone from struggling to keep the lights on three years ago to doing seven-figure deals, with Stewart's move to West Brom being a club-record sale. Swinney admits that nothing could have prepared the club for this summer, with the number of bids for Stewart knocked back reaching double figures just one week into the month. The CEO believes that the club's hard work over the last year has paid off, with the SPFL grace period on laying down a grass pitch and two years of profit in the club putting them in a good place. Swinney looks at recent transfers in Scottish football, such as Aberdeen's sale of Bojan Miovski for roughly £7million, and finds it pleasing to see clubs not taking the first bid or the second. He credits Motherwell for their ability to work up value and not sell players cheap, citing the examples of David Turnbull and Lennon Miller. Falkirk's goal is to become a club that sells players for seven figures on a regular basis, and Swinney believes that this summer's transfers are an important step towards achieving that goal. The club has earned a significant amount from the sales of Stewart and Miller, with the upfront fee for Stewart being in the region of £1.3million and including lots of add-ons and a sell-on clause. Swinney is reluctant to discuss the figures, but the sale is a heart-warming story for the club, with Stewart moving from the seventh tier to the English Championship. The CEO is keen to establish Falkirk as a club that is hard to deal with and negotiates well, which will help to drive up player values in the future. With the club's reputation growing, Swinney is confident that they will be able to command even bigger fees for their players in the future. Falkirk's fans will be eager to see how the club's transfer strategy plays out, and whether they can continue to attract top talent to the club. The summer window has been a whirlwind for the Bairns, but with Swinney at the helm, they are well-placed to make the most of the opportunities that come their way. The club's focus will now turn to the upcoming season, and how they can build on the progress they have made in recent years. With a strong squad and a clear transfer strategy, Falkirk will be looking to make a push for the top six in the Premiership.
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Falkirk Chief Lays Out Transfer Vision
Falkirk's transfer vision takes shape after Stewart and Miller exits, with CEO Jamie Swinney aiming to drive up player values and establish the club as a tough negotiator
