Falkirk’s Stewart Halts Speculation, Calls for Patience

Barney Stewart has urged calm over transfer talk as he concentrates on the remainder of the season. He has scored 18 goals so far, with 10 of those for Falkirk.

Form and goals

Stewart was named Scottish Premiership player of the month for March. He turned 22 on Tuesday.

He spent the first five months of the season on loan at Dunfermline Athletic. While there, he scored eight goals in the Championship.

After returning to Falkirk, he added ten more goals. His scoring has come at a crucial time for the club.

Transfer speculation

Linked with clubs north and south of the border, Stewart says timing matters. He wants all talk held until the campaign finishes.

Falkirk’s Stewart Halts Speculation, Calls for Patience was the message he delivered. Stewart told Filmogaz.com he had not been tracking rumours.

He praised Falkirk for its support. He said the club and fans welcomed him from the start.

Background and development

Two years ago he played university football for Heriot-Watt. Falkirk manager John McGlynn brought him to the club.

Stewart says his Championship time prepared him well. That period helped him learn the game’s speed and demands.

Stepping up to the Premiership

He described the Premiership as a higher standard than the Championship. The speed of thought and play tests players every match.

One lapse can be costly against top opponents. Stewart says constant focus for 90 minutes is essential to succeed.