Falkirk Secures Premiership Promotion Under McGlynn After Back-to-Back Advances

John McGlynn, recently named the 2024/2025 PFA Scotland Manager of the Year for the third time, has led Falkirk to consecutive promotions from League One to the Scottish Premiership, transforming the club from a low point of financial and organizational struggles. McGlynn, who previously managed Hearts and worked as a scout for Celtic, is reportedly attracting interest from Hearts as a potential managerial candidate, though he has indicated reluctance to engage with their approach. Falkirk CEO Jamie Swinney highlighted the club's remarkable achievement of back-to-back promotions achieved with a break-even budget and emphasized plans to revive the Falkirk academy to strengthen youth development. The club's resurgence followed a tumultuous period in 2022, including a contentious fan Q&A and management changes, with McGlynn stepping in to stabilize and rebuild the team culture. Hearts is actively searching for a new manager, with Sporting Director Graeme Jones leading the process and considering candidates including McGlynn, Derek McInnes, and Stephen Robinson. McGlynn's success at Falkirk and his reputation as a stabilizing figure make him a significant contender in the Hearts managerial vacancy.