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Falkirk manager John McGlynn has revealed he made more money as a plumber than when he went into full-time coaching at Hearts and paid tribute to his spouse for her "great support".
McGlynn, 64, spent around 10 years at Hearts from the mid-1990s, working with the club's youth teams initially on a part-time basis.
He subsequently managed Raith Rovers, Hearts, Livingston and Raith again before joining Falkirk in 2022. McGlynn oversaw successive promotions from Scottish League 1 to the Premiership via the Championship.
And, on Sunday, the Bairns recorded their first win over Celtic in 19 years.
"My wife supported me all the way through," McGlynn told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"I was making more plumbing than when I went back into football at youth level on a full-time basis at Hearts. She's always backed me all the way along. Great support."
McGlynn sealed a top-six finish on Falkirk's top-flight return last season and has revamped his squad for the current campaign after losing a clutch of players that had been on loan.
After a slow start in the league, the Bairns are up to fourth in the Premiership, having won four league games in a row.
He was asked about Falkirk's unique selling point for attracting players, given the budgetary challenges.
"We've had a lot of plaudits for the style of play," he explained.
"We give them game time. A lot of these guys can go to League One and League Two in England and perhaps don't get the opportunity as much.
"We've got a great culture amongst everyone at the club."
