Falkirk won't give up third without a fight as in-form star warns 'we're here to stay'

Falkirk moved third after a 5-2 win at Hearts and defender Neilson says they're determined to hold that position.

Falkirk leapfrogged Hearts into third place on Sunday with a dominant 5-2 victory at Tynecastle, extending their run to five successive league wins. The turnaround has been remarkable for manager John McGlynn's side, who made 17 new signings over the summer after a slow start to the campaign.

Defender Lewis Neilson, who joined Falkirk permanently this summer after a loan spell last season, said the club has the quality and work ethic to maintain third place. "We're in third now and there's no reason why we can't look to stay there," he said. "We have a group of lads that are willing to work hard every day."

Falkirk were 5-0 up after 47 minutes at Tynecastle before Hearts pulled two back. Neilson praised the team's clinical finishing and McGlynn's influence in assembling the squad, saying the manager was "a big reason" he chose to sign a two-year deal with the Bairns.