Falkirk 1 Celtic 0:  Falkirk ended their eight-game losing run in glorious style to delay Celtic's Bank of Scotland Premier League title celebrations still further.

Steven Thomson's first goal of the season in the 16th minute settled a dramatic match which featured seven yellow cards and two red.

During an action-packed first half, Celtic striker Craig Beattie saw a weak penalty saved by Kasper Schmeichel before Thomson struck.

Hoops defender Stephen McManus and Bairns forward Carl Finnigan then clashed to be handed red cards seven minutes from half-time.

Gordon Strachan's men battled bravely for an equaliser but instead slumped to a third straight defeat as John Hughes' outfit celebrated their first win since January 13th.