Hibs loanee Dylan Tait hails Falkirk's 'battling qualities' after making first start in Kelty Hearts victory

The Hibs loanee, who made his start for the Bairns on Saturday in Fife, admits it wasn’t a free-flowing performance, but that sometimes winning ugly can show just how good a team is.

"It wasn’t pretty on the eye,” he said. “But Kelty is a hard to place to come and the pitch is tight and really dry. It is hard to play but we battled well and that is just as important as playing nice football.

"We actually had loads of good chances in the second half and we should have gone on to score more than did. It is the sign of a good team that we can roll our sleeves up and work hard when needed.

"You cannot always play nice football – sometimes winning that second ball is the key part of a game. Hamilton lost too that turned it into a really good day.!

Midfielder Tait is now hoping to keep his place in the team heading into Saturday’s match against Annan Athletic.

He added: “I’ve not played much football this year. I really enjoyed being back out there starting. I want to stay in the team and it is a great place to be. I know exactly how the gaffer (John McGlynn) works and he gets the best out of me.

"The coaching team are brilliant and so are the fans – I am really enjoying my time here so far.”