Police were forced to close a busy road in the heart of Falkirk today as two groups held rallies outside a former hotel housing asylum seekers.

We asked for your views on Falkirk's Premier Sports Cup defeat by Celtic. Here are some of your comments: John: Falkirk defending has been terrible, new players needed.

CELTIC IN THE EIGHTIES BY DAVID POTTER, FOREWORD BY DANNY McGRAIN is published by Celtic Star Books on the fifth day of September. You can pre-order now to guarantee your copy which will be signed by Danny McGrain, with just a limited number of signed copies still available, although they are selling very quickly.

BRENDAN RODGERS was fully suited and booted again. Then he watched Celtic tie Falkirk in knots to progress to the quarter-final. Daizen Maeda and Alistair Johnston had the Hoops cruising before

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for his side as they progressed to the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals by beating Falkirk. "I thought the performance was very, very good from the first whistle," he said. "You've seen the hunger in the team and the intensity in the team.

REFUGEES are welcome in Falkirk, said anti-racism campaigners on Saturday, as a hotel housing asylum-seekers was targeted by an anti-migrant protest.Stand Up to Racism Scotland, Falkirk Trades Union Council and residents chanted “refugees are welcome here” and “this is what community looks like” at a demonstration organised in the town.

A much changed Celtic team was selected to start this Premier Sports Cup clash with Falkirk. Trusty, Murray, Kenny and Engels came into the side. The match started with a series of crosses flying across the Falkirk box.

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers targets strong start in Premier Sports Cup defense vs Falkirk, vowing a “standard-setting” performance at Celtic Park.

Here are the talking points as a much-changed Celtic side cruised into the quarter finals of the Premier Sports Cup with an impressive win

Where to watch the League Cup match online between Celtic and Falkirk, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.