St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has publicly commended Falkirk's style of play ahead of their Scottish Premiership meeting this weekend. Valakari said he is 'very, very impressed with how Falkirk play football' under John McGlynn.
The two sides drew 1-1 last week, a result that leaves Falkirk 11th in the table with six points from seven games. Their recent form reads DWDLL, with the win a 2-1 victory over Hearts.
St Johnstone's current form
Valakari's side sit seventh, one place and a point above Falkirk. He insists his team is taking it one game at a time, focusing on their own performance. "He is my colleague and of course I feel for my colleague," Valakari said, referencing the departure of former Hibernian manager David Gray. He added that all coaches are considered for jobs when vacancies arise, a comment that came amid links to other posts.
The immediate task for both clubs is Saturday's league match. Falkirk will be looking to build on their midweek result and climb the standings. Valakari confirmed his St Johnstone squad is in good condition for the trip. Falkirk's next assignment after that is a home game against fourth-placed Dundee on October 10.
The original report is at bbc.com
