What do Falkirk need in transfer window?
The transfer window has reopened for business for the remainder of the summer.Falkirk have already been active, securing the experience of goalkeeper Scott Bain and striker Brian Graham for their return to the Scottish Premiership.But is there still an area of the squad that needs improving, or certain players you are desperate to see sign? Or maybe holding on to a key player is the biggest priority? And what about departures? Should the club be looking to move anybody on?Send us your thoughts
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