Falkirk manager John McGlynn revealed he had challenged his side to ‘do an Ipswich’ on day one of pre-season after his side clinched back-to-back promotions.
A 3-1 win over Hamilton saw Falkirk follow up their unbeaten William Hill League One campaign with a Championship title success.
McGlynn told BBC Scotland: “First day back we said, ‘Ipswich. Ipswich just went back to back. Ipswich done it, can we do it?’
“It’s not something you come out in public and say. But we actually did. Reality is still reality but the guys have got enormous spirit.
“I am delighted for everyone in the football club.”
Falkirk had dropped 11 points in the previous five games after conceding six late goals and there looked like there might be another sting in the tail when Scott Robinson gave relegated Accies an early lead.
But Ethan Ross hit a double either side of the break and Falkirk fans were in party mood after Calvin Miller finished in off the post in the 71st minute.
Bairns fans surrounded the pitch in stoppage time before launching a full-scale invasion on the final whistle
“It’s an amazing feeling,” McGlynn said. “We made it hard for ourselves over the last few weeks but it’s all come to fruition.
“We made it hard for ourselves tonight but the lads showed enormous character. To come back in the game, control the game and dictate the game, play our football, and get the goals we deserved.
“I can’t compliment the players highly enough. They have just been incredible. Coming up from League One, Invincibles, and just continuing from there.
“We had a stutter but we have come out on top and the league table never lies. And we have been there for a long time.
“We have come up a level, everyone knows how difficult the Championship is, and we have come out on top.
“It speaks volumes for the players that they could step up that level, continue to play at the standard. We have had many compliments about the way we have played.”
