Falkirk's Leon McCann Seeks Starting Spot After Scoring Winner

Falkirk's Leon McCann is chasing a starting spot after scoring a winner in a friendly match against KRC Genk. The Bairns are gearing up for their second season back in the top flight with the Premier Sports Cup group stage.

What happened?

Leon McCann was one of Falkirk's top performers last season in the Scottish Premiership, but he has a battle on his hands to earn a starting spot this campaign. Summer signing Scott Tanser has started both of Falkirk's competitive outings so far, leaving McCann chasing a starting spot.

Why it matters for Falkirk

The Bairns are gearing up for their second season back in the top flight with the Premier Sports Cup group stage after last term's top-six finish. They now face a tough task to win their group, with a 24-point deficit to leaders Heart of Midlothian.

What comes next?

Falkirk now travel to the Indodrill to take on Andy Graham's Alloa in Group G. McCann will be looking to continue his impressive form and push for a starting spot in the upcoming matches.

Falkirk are currently 6th in the Premiership with 46 points from 33 games, with a recent form of LLLWL. They have scored 45 goals and conceded 48, resulting in a -3 goal difference. Their last result was a 2-5 loss to Rangers on May 16th.

McCann's determination

"I've never been one to want to sit on the bench or be happy to miss out," McCann said. "And that isn't going to change now, especially after last season. It is hard when you aren't playing - I want to play all the time."

McCann's praise for Tanser

"Scott (Tanser) is a great guy, he's been brilliant since he came in. It is never personal. He's had a good career and he is a top professional. There is one position and we are both trying to go for it."

McCann's goal against Genk

McCann slammed home from close range after getting himself to the back post area against Belgium side Genk last Saturday and the left-back was pleased to have contributed to a 1-0 victory in Falkirk's 150th anniversary challenge match.

Falkirk's next match

Falkirk now travel to the Indodrill to take on Andy Graham's Alloa in Group G, looking to bounce back from their recent losses. They have lost their last 5 matches, with a recent form of LLLWL.

League standing

Falkirk are currently 6th in the Premiership with 46 points from 33 games, with a recent form of LLLWL. They have scored 45 goals and conceded 48, resulting in a -3 goal difference. Their last result was a 2-5 loss to Rangers on May 16th.