Falkirk boss John McGlynn beamed about his players’ stunning showing at Celtic Park as they gave the Scottish Premiership champions a real scare in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final on Sunday.

The Celtic boss came into the Falkirk dressing room after the 5-2 Premier Sports Cup win to pay tribute to the performance. Rodgers was seriously impressed by McGlynn ’s men and the Bairns boss is convinced his side can take confidence for pushing the Parkhead men closer than any other team this season.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has backed Falkirk counterpart - and former colleague - John McGlynn for a top-level job in the future. McGlynn, 62, worked as an analyst on Rodgers' staff after joining Celtic in 2015 when Ronny Deila was in charge.

Falkirk manager John McGlynn has named his starting eleven for this afternoon’s Premier Sports Cup quarter-final tie against Celtic.

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Falkirk manager John McGlynn says his focus is on achieving more success with the Bairns – having been linked with the vacant St Johnstone job.

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Brendan Rodgers expected ‘excellent’ Falkirk to challenge Celtic in cup clash - The Bairns led at Parkhead approaching the final 20 minutes.

The Hoops will face Aberdeen in the semi finals of the Scottish League Cup but were made to work for their place at Hampden Park.