Falkirk's Scott Bain named in BBC Scotland team of the week

Falkirk goalkeeper Scott Bain has earned a place in BBC Scotland's Premiership team of the week. His performance in the 1-1 draw at Dundee United on September 5th caught the eye of the selectors.

Bain's inclusion provides a positive note for a side currently 11th in the table with just two points from their opening five matches. The draw at Tannadice, where Michael Forbes' 90th-minute equaliser cancelled out Josh Murrell's early opener, is part of a recent run of form that reads DLLDL.

Bain's recognition

Scott Bain's display was highlighted by the broadcaster, with the commentary noting his contribution to the point. "Will he be Sebastien Pocognoli's Scotland number one? He did himself no harm against Dundee United," the BBC Scotland team of the week feature said of the Falkirk keeper.

For Dundee United, defender Michael Forbes was also named in the select XI after scoring the late leveller. "Big goal to earn a point against Falkirk at Tannadice," was the summary of his contribution.

The wider selection

The team of the week featured players from across the division following the weekend's fixtures. It included Rangers' Dujon Sterling and Djeidi Gassama, Celtic's Cameron Carter-Vickers, Yang Hyun-Jun and Camilo Duran, Hearts' Jordi Altena, and St Johnstone's Jason Holt and Josh Fowler. Dan Neil of Rangers was described as having perhaps his best game for the club since his arrival.

For Falkirk, the focus remains on turning performances into points. John McGlynn's squad, currently dealing with absences including Aidan Nesbitt, Connor McLeod and Craig Sibbald, face a key period. Their next Premiership fixture is away to 12th-placed Kilmarnock on December 30th.