FFC Exhibition

Exhibition about the history of Falkirk FC, open 10th June - 28th October 2018

[Falkirk FC @FalkirkFC]

🎴Falkirk Heritage Former Players Association are delighted to announce the launch of their ‘Top Bairns’ playing card packs!

🛒Available in the Club Shop now, all profits will go to Falkirk Football Heritage Trust.

👉 https://t.co/1I3thY1c4i

[The C.I @KM7Stand]

21- 8th May 1991

Falkirk 4 Ayr 1

The penultimate game and the Sky Sports cameras are in town. Falkirk put on a scintillating display to secure automatic promotion. The title is within their grasp.

(Elsewhere: George Graham’s Arsenal win the English 1st division.)

[The C.I @KM7Stand]

20- 20th Apr 1991

Partick 1 Falkirk 1

A nervy afternoon at Firhill.

Falkirk come back from a goal down , thanks to a Tommy McQueen penalty, to hold their position at the top of the league.

(Elsewhere: 19th- Evander Holyfield defends his heavyweight title vs George Foreman)

[The C.I @KM7Stand]

19- 13th Apr 1991

Falkirk 0 Dundee 0

A hard fought draw against challengers Dundee holds the Bairns in good stead towards their charge for the league title.

(Elsewhere Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, tops the US Box Office)

[The C.I @KM7Stand]

18- 6th Apr 1991

Falkirk 2 Brechin 1

Despite a below par performance, Falkirk maintain their lead at the top of the league. The Bairns are now unbeaten in 6 matches, with 3 wins and 3 draws.

(Elsewhere: Maradona is suspended for 15 months for testing positive for cocaine use)

[The C.I @KM7Stand]

17- 30th Mar 1991

Airdrie 0 Falkirk 3

A vital win for the Bairns against rivals Airdrie with things tight at the top of the table. Another Future Bairn, Owen Coyle, had his penalty saved by Gordon Marshall.

(Elsewhere: Antoine Griezmann was born on the 21st Mar)

[The C.I @KM7Stand]

16- 16th Mar 1991

Falkirk 3 Hamilton 0

The Bairns turn on the style again with a comprehensive win at Brockville. Future Bairn Alan Ferguson saw red in the 2nd halal for a last man challenge on McWilliams.

(Elsewhere: 24th Mar- The One & Only by Chesney Hawkes, becomes UK #1)

[The C.I @KM7Stand]

14- 2nd Mar 1991

Eddie May-day

With a slump in form Jim and Billy bolster their squad with the £70,000 signing of Eddie May from Brentford. Eddie instantly makes an impact scoring in a 1-0 win vs Clyde.

(Elsewhere: The Godfather part 3 is released to cinemas a week later)

[The C.I @KM7Stand]

13- 16th Feb 1991

Falkirk’s 15 match unbeaten run comes to an end against Raith. They won 9, drew 6, scored 36 goals and conceded 12.

Despite the good run, fans once again start to question their title credentials.

(Elsewhere: 26th Feb- George Bush declares Gulf War victory)

[The C.I @KM7Stand]

11- 3rd Nov 1990

Love is all around.

Bairns fans are jubilant as they continue to go from strength to strength, demolishing Raith Rovers 7-1.

Goals from McWilliams(2), Hetherston(2), Taylor, McGivern and Cody.

(Elsewhere: Unchained Melody begins its 4 week stint as UK #1)

[The C.I @KM7Stand]

10- 27th Oct 1990

Sammy McGivern day.

The turnaround continues with a resounding victory over near rivals Airdrie. Super Sammy is unstoppable with a 1st half hat trick. Could Jeffries lead them to the title after all!?

(Elsewhere: Twin Peaks had its UK TV debut on the 23rd)

[The C.I @KM7Stand]

9- 20th Oct 1990

A 2-2 draw with Dundee marks a turning point. Another new October signing, Tommy McQueen, settles in to the left back role and Falkirk begin to turn on the style against their title challengers.

(Elsewhere that day: Cincinnati Reds win the 87th World Series)

[The C.I @KM7Stand]

8- Oct 1990

With results starting to improve, Jeffries continues to rejig his squad with the additions of Alex Taylor & Neil Duffy. Fans favourite Peter Houston also leaves for East Stirlingshire after 8 years service.

(Elsewhere: Ayrton Senna won his second F1 Championship)

[The C.I @KM7Stand]

7- 28th Sep 1990

Chairman David Holmes threatens to bar season ticket holders who have been showing their discontent to the clubs management. Holmes stands by Jeffies & warns fans to shut up or stay away.

(Elsewhere Star Trek: The Next Generation premieres on UK TV on the 26th)

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6- 15th Sep 1990

Falkirk gain their 1st point of the season in a 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock. This follows losses against Hamilton, Clydebank and Thistle. Fans start to question the new management team.

(Elsewhere: the Sega Mega Drive was released in the UK the day before)

[The C.I @KM7Stand]

A few Bairns giving their memories of season 90/91.

If you have memories you’d like to share then please send them in & buy tickets for our 90/91 night where you can ask questions to Sammy, Crawford, Silky and Deeks.

Hit the link at the top of the thread to buy your ticket.

[The C.I @KM7Stand]

5- 22nd Aug 1990

Falkirk exit the league cup after a penalty shootout with the match tied at 1-1.

Peter Houston scored with a corner while Crawford Baptie was shown red for swinging a punch at Chic Charnley.

(Elsewhere: Die Hard 2 was released in cinemas that week)

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4- 17th Aug 1990

Falkirk’s preseason continues and the last friendly fixture featured a team from Mexico- @fcpumasunam.

Falkirk took the lead through Derek McWilliams but lost 4-1.

(Elsewhere the iconic Channel 4 TV show ‘The Word’, aired for the first time that night)

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3- 11th Aug 1990

Yogi pulls on a Falkirk jersey for the 1st time in a friendly win vs Gretna.

He previously played for Jim at Berwick & was bought for £70,000. Money gained from the sale of Alex Rae. He made 36 starts.

(Other news: Mario Balotelli was born the following day)

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2- 2nd Aug 1990

Simon Stainrod signs for Falkirk.

Soon to be known as God by the Falkirk faithful, Simon made 40 starts and scored 16 goals that season. He also won 1st division player of the year.

(Elsewhere that day Iraq invaded Kuwait eventually sparking the Gulf War)