Defender Tom Lang has left Falkirk FC after a three-year spell with the club. His departure was confirmed through an emotional social media post, as reported by the Falkirk Herald this week.
Lang joined Falkirk in the summer of 2023 as part of manager John McGlynn's squad rebuild, arriving on a mid-June Thursday alongside Calvin Miller and Brad Spencer. He immediately became a mainstay in defence. The centre-back started and played every minute of the opening 26 league fixtures in his first campaign. He even scored a goal against Annan Athletic at Galabank. That season culminated in Falkirk's historic invincible Scottish League One title victory, a feat Lang calls a career highlight.
What did Tom Lang achieve at Falkirk?
Lang's contributions extended beyond the first title. After returning from injury for a late-January trip to Raith Rovers, he helped secure a 2-0 win. He then featured in the squad that secured back-to-back Scottish Championship titles the following season. Lang played the final minute of the dramatic comeback win over Hamilton Accies that sealed promotion to the Premiership. For the second half of last season, he gained further experience on loan at Arbroath.
In his farewell message, Lang reflected on his time. "After just over three years, my time at Falkirk FC has come to an end," he said. "To be part of an Invincible season and win back-to-back league titles is something I'll always be incredibly proud of." He also acknowledged personal challenges, stating, "There have also been some really tough moments personally, but those experiences have taught me a lot and made me appreciate the good times even more."
Where does Falkirk stand now?
Lang's exit comes as Falkirk navigates a challenging start to their Premiership campaign. The Bairns currently sit 11th in the table with just one point from their first three games, their recent form reading loss-draw-loss. They have scored only one goal while conceding four, giving them a minus-three goal difference. This leaves them eight points adrift of early leaders Celtic. The squad will need to find defensive stability quickly as they look to climb the standings.
What is Falkirk's next fixture?
The team's focus now turns to their next match, a crucial away fixture against Kilmarnock on December 30th. Killie are currently 12th in the table, making it a significant early-season clash near the bottom. Fans can track the build-up to this and all upcoming games on our dedicated fixtures page. Lang concluded his message by thanking teammates, staff, supporters, and people behind the scenes, calling Falkirk a special club he will always look out for. His final competitive minute for the club was in that promotion-clinching victory over Hamilton.
