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Lewis Neilson signs permanent deal with Falkirk after Hearts exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:45 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Lewis Neilson signs permanent deal with Falkirk after Hearts exit

Summary

Lewis Neilson has made a permanent move to Falkirk, signing a two-year contract following his loan spell from Hearts. The 23-year-old center-back contributed 24 appearances during his time on loan last season, helping the team to a sixth-place finish in their Premiership return. Falkirk manager John McGlynn praised Neilson's potential, noting his speed and ball skills while acknowledging there is still room for improvement. McGlynn expressed optimism about Neilson's future at the club, aiming to help him reach his full potential.

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•Neilson joins Falkirk after leaving Hearts.
•He has signed a two-year contract.
•He made 24 appearances on loan last season.
•Falkirk finished sixth in the Premiership last season.
•Manager McGlynn sees significant potential in Neilson.

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What they're saying

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Lewis Neilson has the "raw material" to flourish at Falkirk, says John McGlynn, as the centre-back makes a permanent switch following his Hearts exit. The defender, 23, has signed a two-year contract after making 24 appearances on loan last season at the Bairns, who finished sixth on their Premiership return. There's still some fine-tuning to be done with Lewis but, overall, he's a very good professional and he's a joy to work with.
— Yahoo Sports

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