Bairns are a spanking good bet...

FOLLOWING the phoney war of the Betfred Cup, Scottish leagues engage battle next week for the 2016/17 campaign. the ladbrokes Championship has added lustre with the presence of powerhouses hibernian and Dundee United. Indeed, Neil lennon’s men are strong favourites to take the title but the value lies with FALKIRK at 7/1 (Stan James). Peter houston is a wily operator and the Bairns punched above their weight last season to finish second to rangers before just missing out in the play-offs. they can go one better this time. league one is a much more open affair and PETERHEAD are my preferred option at 5/1 (Paddy Power). FORFAR ATHLETIC can finish first past the post in league two, again at 5/1 (William Hill).