Falkirk fear stadium delays

Grangemouth lights the sky around Falkirk's new stadium

Falkirk chairman Campbell Christie has admitted that Falkirk could miss out on promotion for a second year running because of stadium problems.

The Bairns won the First Division title last season but were refused entry to the Scottish Premier League because their Brockville Stadium was being sold and they did not have a suitable alternative home.

Their new stadium is under construction, but it is being held up by a row over anything being built within the safety zone around the Grangemouth petrochemical complex.

Christie is concerned that Falkirk might miss the SPL deadline should they again top the table at the end of the season.

But he said: "This problem has been resolved elsewhere and I don't see why it can't be resolved here."

Hughes takes manager's award

Meanwhile, Trinidad and Tobago midfielder Brent Rahim has signed an 18-month extension to his contract with Falkirk.

The 25-year-old had initially signed until January but has impressed in his first season in Scottish football.

Head coach John Hughes told his club's website: "He is very adaptable and can play a number of different positions on the right hand side.

"His delivery of the ball is exceptional and we are absolutely delighted at his decision to extend."

Hughes disclosed that he had a French striker, formerly of Auxerre, training with the club.