Tait has 'point to prove' against former side Hibs

Falkirk midfielder Dylan Tait has a "point to prove" in Tuesday's Premiership match against former club Hibs.

He played just 13 minutes of first-team football during three years at Easter Road after signing in August 2021.

Tait, 23, was loaned back to Raith Rovers and also had temporary spells at Kilmarnock, Arbroath, Hamilton and Falkirk, before joining the Bairns permanently in summer 2024.

Successive titles followed under manager John McGlynn as Tait made his way back to the top flight.

"Obviously it was a bit disappointing because when I signed there I had expectations to go and do well," Tait said, reflecting on his time with Hibs.

"When I was at Hibs there was a lot of change. I had five managers in two years so I didn't really get that consistency.

"It's just one of these things in football,, sometimes you need to take a step back down to get going again. That's what I'm doing at the moment.

"Obviously, playing against your old club, there's a wee point to prove that I can play at this level and I didn't quite get that opportunity when I was there."

Tait, who has five goals in all competitions this season, said: "Obviously when I moved here it was my intention to try and play in the Premiership but I had to go a longer route. Now I'm here, I appreciate it a lot.

"It's down to the manager that's given me the opportunity to come play at this level and I just want to repay him.

"Obviously I worked with the manager when I was younger and I just really enjoy working with him and Smudger (Paul Smith). They get the best out of me. They let me play my football and give me a freedom in the game. Right now it's paying off."