Derby County loanee Owen Eames scored the match-winning goal for Falkirk in a 2-1 win against Hearts on Tuesday night. His 68th-minute strike ended Hearts' nine-match unbeaten run and lifted Falkirk to 10th in the Scottish Premiership.
Ben Krauhaus, on loan from Brentford, had given Falkirk an early lead before James Wilson equalised for the visitors. Falkirk manager John McGlynn was full of praise for his matchwinner, a young attacker currently on Derby's books. "The boy's got a lot of confidence," McGlynn said. "He's been very impressive since the first day he came in and trained."
McGlynn explained that Eames had quickly earned the trust of his new teammates after moving north. "When you come up here as a loan player the first thing you have to do is gain the trust of your team-mates and he got it immediately," the manager added. "They love him." The Falkirk boss also highlighted the player's character, saying, "I love that kind of player, I can live with 11 of them all day long. He's honest as the day is long."
The victory provides a positive update on a Derby player's development while the parent club handles a difficult start to their own Championship campaign. Derby County currently sit 22nd in the Championship on just four points from seven games, with their recent form reading LLLWL.
Eames's decisive contribution in Scotland offers a bright spot. Falkirk goalkeeper Scott Bain made a key save to preserve the lead, and teammate Finley Barbrook also had a good chance. Falkirk's next match is away to St Johnstone on Saturday before the international break. For Derby, monitoring the progress of their loaned talent like Eames remains a key part of the long-term strategy as they look to climb the standings.
Background and full detail: Falkirk Herald
