BY ALAN TEMPLE – @CCP_Sport
Lee Miller believes Falkirk have proved they can go “toe-to-toe” with Rangers and Hibernian after ascending to second spot in the Championship.
However, he still reckons the Bairns are destined to be ignored in the race for the Premiership.
Peter Houston’s dark horses have racked up a nine-match unbeaten run following Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Livingston, including a creditable draw at Easter Road and a win over the Gers.
Albeit Falkirk have played a game more than their title rivals, Miller is proud of how they are holding their own against the ‘big two’ despite a disadvantage in spending power and facilities.
The 32-year-old lauded: “Even when Hibs were beaten on Sunday, no-one said ‘Falkirk could catch them’. Still, nobody is bothered about us. That’s perfect and plays into our hands.
“Even now, we are not going to be talked about he way Rangers and Hibs are, unless it comes right down to the wire.
“Credit to Rangers and Hibs, they are massive clubs with big budgets, training grounds and all the facilities. But we are toe to toe with them.
“Tuesday night was a massive game for us and the boys dug deep for the three points. If we keep grinding out results like that then we’ll see where that takes us at the end of the season.”
Burchill
Miller was the two-goal hero as Falkirk secured a 2-0 win over Livi on Tuesday night – mere months since he was on trial with the Lions under Mark Burchill.
He continued: “I’ve never been in that position of not having a club at the start of the season and I am grateful to Mark [Burchill] for taking me in.
“When he got the sack, I got in touch to thank him for everything he did for me, letting me get my fitness up.
“And working with them day-in, day-out, Livi are a really good side. I’m surprised they are down that end of the table. They are good players and they just need to regroup and bounce back.”
