2012–13 Falkirk F.C. season explained

Season:2012–13
Manager:Steven Pressley
(until 8 March 2013)
Alex Smith (interim)
(8 March-7 April 2013)
Gary Holt
(from 8 April 2013)
Chairman:Martin Ritchie
League Result:Third place
League Topscorer:
Lyle Taylor (24)
Season Topscorer:
Lyle Taylor (29)
Highest Attendance:4,804 v Partick Thistle, 20 April 2013
Lowest Attendance:2,288 v Dumbarton, 16 April 2013
Average Attendance:League: 3,176[1]
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Nextseason:2013–14

The 2012–13 season was Falkirk's third consecutive season in the Scottish First Division, having been relegated from the Scottish Premier League at the end of season 2009–10.[2] Falkirk also competed in the Challenge Cup, League Cup and the Scottish Cup.

Summary

Season

During season 2012–13 Falkirk finished third in the Scottish First Division.[3] They reached the second round of the Challenge Cup,[4] the second round of the League Cup[5] and the Semi-final of the Scottish Cup.[6]

Management

Falkirk began the season under the management of Steven Pressley.[7] On 8 March 2013, Pressley left the club to take up the manager post at Coventry City[8] after compensation was agreed.[9] The club's technical director Alex Smith took over as interim manager[10] with Stevie Crawford acting as his assistant.[11]

On 3 April, the club announced that Gary Holt would take over as manager from 8 April 2013.[12]

Results & fixtures

Pre season

A match against Stenhousemuir scheduled for 24 July, was cancelled.[13]

Scottish First Division

See main article: 2012–13 Scottish First Division.

Scottish Challenge Cup

See main article: 2012–13 Scottish Challenge Cup.

Scottish League Cup

See main article: 2012–13 Scottish League Cup.

Scottish Cup

See main article: 2012–13 Scottish Cup.

Player statistics

Squad

[14] [15] Last updated 8 May 2013|}

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitive matches.

Last updated 8 May 2013

NationPositionNameFirst DivisionChallenge CupLeague CupScottish CupTotal
GKGraham Bowman0000000000
GKMichael McGovern1100000010
DFRhys Bennett0000000000
DFSteven Brisbane0000000000
DFDarren Dods5200001062
DFKieran Duffie5100000051
DFLiam Dick0000000000
DFJohnny Flynn7100000071
DFStephen Kingsley0000000000
DFRyan McGeever0000000000
DFRobbie Neilson0000000000
DFLiam Rowan0000000000
DFChris Smith2000000020
DFWill Vaulks1000000010
MFBlair Alston3000001040
MFKristopher Faulds0000000000
MFJay Fulton2000000020
MFDale Fulton4000000040
Thomas Grant1000000010
MFAndy Haworth1010000020
MFConor McGrandles2000001030
MFLuke Leahy1000000010
MFStewart Murdoch6000001070
MFIain Flannigan1000000010
FWSean Higgins3000001040
FWCraig Sibbald0010001020
FWLewis Small0000000000
FWLyle Taylor6110001081
FWDavid Weatherston0000000000
FWJordan White0000000000

Team statistics

Division summary

Transfers

See main article: List of Scottish football transfers summer 2012.

Players in

PlayerFromFee
Ryan McGeever Queen's ParkFree[16]
Johnny Flynn Ross County[17] Undisclosed[18]
Chris Smith Ayr UnitedFree[19]
Andy Haworth Bury[20] Free
Luke Leahy Rugby TownFree[21]
Lyle Taylor BournemouthFree[22]
Sean Higgins St Johnstone[23] Free[24]
Will Vaulks WorkingtonFree[25]
Iain FlanniganUnattached Free[26]

Players out

PlayerToFee
Ryan Millar Alloa Athletic[27] Free[28]
Ally Graham Clydebank[29] Free[30]
Conor Kelly Alloa Athletic[31] Free
Tam Scobbie St Johnstone[32] Free[33]
Mark Millar Dundee United[34] Free[35]
Willie Gibson Queen of the SouthFree[36]
Blair Munn Alloa AthleticFree[37]
Jack Compton Portsmouth[38] Free[39]
Farid El Alagui BrentfordFree[40]
Jordan White Stirling AlbionLoan[41]
Andy Haworth Rochdale[42] Free[43]
Jordan White Stirling AlbionFree[44]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scotland Stats: Team Attendance 2012/13 . . espnfc.com . 2 June 2013.
  2. News: Falkirk relegated to Division One . BBC . BBC Sport . 8 May 2010 . 4 May 2012.
  3. Web site: 2012/13 Scottish First League Table . . espnfc.com . 3 June 2013.
  4. Web site: Ibrox men topple cup holders . . heraldscotland.com . 21 August 2012 . 3 June 2013.
  5. Web site: Rangers cruised into the third round of the Scottish Communities League Cup . . bbc.co.uk . 30 August 2012 . 3 June 2013.
  6. Web site: Hibernian 4–3 Falkirk . Clive . Lindsay . BBC Sport . BBC . 13 April 2013 . 13 April 2013.
  7. Web site: Pressley agrees new contract . . 13 April 2012 . 10 May 2012.
  8. Web site: Coventry City appoint Falkirk boss as manager . . bbc.co.uk . 8 March 2013 . 8 March 2013.
  9. Web site: Bairns Boss Leave . . falkirkfc.co.uk . 8 March 2013 . 8 March 2013.
  10. Web site: Alex Smith interim boss after Steven Pressley exit . . bbc.co.uk . 8 March 2013 . 8 March 2013.
  11. Web site: Bairns In No Rush . . falkirkfc.co.uk . 8 March 2013 . 8 March 2013.
  12. Web site: Falkirk confirm Gary Holt as new manager for semi-final . BBC Sport . April 3, 2013 . April 3, 2013.
  13. Web site: Stenhousemuir Friendly Cancelled . . 22 July 2012 . 22 July 2012.
  14. Web site: Falkirk Club details . Soccerbase . . 20 April 2012.
  15. Web site: Falkirk squad . . 20 April 2012.
  16. Web site: Bairns first summer signing . . 10 May 2012 . 10 May 2012 . 1 August 2012 . https://archive.today/20120801153801/http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/falkirk-fc/bairns-first-summer-signing-1-2286530 . dead .
  17. News: Bairns confirm signing of Jonathan Flynn . falkirkfc.co.uk . . 8 June 2012 . 12 June 2012 .
  18. Web site: Elvis nets a hat-trick while he's on holiday . . 14 June 2012 . 14 June 2012 . 25 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140525235418/http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/falkirk-fc/elvis-nets-a-hat-trick-while-he-s-on-holiday-1-2353130 . dead .
  19. Web site: Pressley Recruits Smith . . 12 June 2012 . 14 June 2012.
  20. Web site: Haworth Heading for Falkirk . . 30 May 2012 . 14 June 2012.
  21. Web site: Falkirk manager Steven Pressley snaps up young Rugby star Luke Lehy . . dailyrecord.co.uk . 24 May 2012 . 28 July 2012.
  22. Web site: Luke and Lyle sign on with Bairns . Falkirk Herald . falkirkherald.co.uk . 16 July 2012 . 28 July 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160401044611/http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/falkirk-fc/luke-and-lyle-sign-on-with-bairns-1-2414938 . 1 April 2016 . dead .
  23. Web site: Bairns Swoop For Higgins . . falkirkfc.co.uk . 31 August 2012 . 31 August 2012.
  24. Web site: Sean Higgins Moves On . . perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk . 31 August 2012 . 31 August 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060544/http://www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk/newsitemsdetail.php?param=2174 . 4 March 2016 . dead . dmy-all .
  25. Web site: Vaulks signs on with Bairns . Falkirk Herald . falkirkherald.co.uk . 11 February 2013 . 12 February 2013 . 14 February 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130214033041/http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/falkirk-fc/vaulks-signs-on-with-bairns-1-2784996 . dead .
  26. Web site: Flannigan signs on with Bairns . Falkirk Herald . falkirkherald.co.uk . 22 February 2013 . 22 February 2013 . 1 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140101084153/http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/falkirk-fc/flannigan-signs-on-with-bairns-1-2805555 . dead .
  27. Web site: Ryan Millar . Soccerway . soccerway.com . 2 June 2013.
  28. Web site: Trio of Bairns set for Falkirk exit as Steven Pressley begins to rebuild for new season . . 19 April 2012 . 20 April 2012.
  29. Web site: Signings . scottishfa.co.uk . . 7 August 2012 . 8 August 2012.
  30. Web site: No offer of contracts . . 12 April 2012 . 20 April 2012.
  31. Web site: Scottish transfer day deadline . . dailyrecord.co.uk . 1 September 2012 . 2 June 2013.
  32. Web site: St Johnstone sign up full-back Tam Scobbie . BBC . BBC Sport . 25 May 2012 . 25 May 2012.
  33. Web site: Falkirk ace Tam Scobbie set to depart after spending half his life with Bairns . . 4 April 2012 . 4 May 2012.
  34. Web site: Dundee United capture midfielder Mark Millar from Falkirk . . 31 May 2012 . 31 May 2012.
  35. Web site: SIBBS AND JAY AT MAN UNITED . https://archive.today/20120730022737/http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/falkirk-fc/sibbs-and-jay-at-man-united-1-2285416 . dead . July 30, 2012 . . 10 May 2012 . 10 May 2012 .
  36. Web site: Magic tips new boy Gibson to shine for Queens . . 15 June 2012 . 15 June 2012.
  37. News: Munn joins Wasps . https://archive.today/20130104143027/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/munn-joins-wasps/ . dead . 4 January 2013 . scottishfootballleague.com . . 29 June 2012 . 29 June 2012 .
  38. Web site: Jack Compton signs for Portsmouth . . thetelegraphandargus.co.uk . 17 August 2012 . 22 August 2012.
  39. Web site: Bairns Part Company With Compton . . 2 July 2012 . 2 July 2012.
  40. News: Brentford sign striker Farid El Alagui on a two-year deal . BBC Sport . British Broadcasting Corporation . 3 June 2012 . 3 June 2012 .
  41. Web site: Jordan Joins Albion On Loan . . falkirkfc.co.uk . 21 September 2012 . 21 September 2012.
  42. News: Andy Haworth: Rochdale boss Keith Hill makes first signing . BBC Sport . British Broadcasting Corporation . 24 January 2013 . 26 January 2013 .
  43. Web site: Haworth To Depart . . falkirkfc.co.uk . 30 November 2012 . 2 December 2012.
  44. Web site: White agrees new deal . . stirlingalbionfc.co.uk . 28 December 2012 . 31 December 2012 . 4 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140104035457/http://www.stirlingalbionfc.co.uk/2012/12/28/white-agrees-new-deal/ . dead .

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