Falkirk apologise to Dundee United for Sibbald scarf picture

Sibbald was pictured with a Falkirk scarf in the club's signing announcement on social media Falkirk have apologised to Dundee United over the way Craig Sibbald's pre-contract signing was announced, according to the Tannadice club. Sibbald has agreed to return to his boyhood side in the summer when his United contract expires, with a three-year deal in place. The 30-year-old spent the first seven years of his professional career with Falkirk before a spell at Livingston, moving to Tannadice in 2022. Falkirk's announcement that the midfielder was returning to the club including images of him signing a deal and modelling a Bairns scarf. United say Falkirk have since been in contact to apologise for the images, which angered some supporters. A brief statement issued by United read: "Dundee United are aware of an announcement made yesterday by Falkirk FC regarding a pre-contract agreement with one of our players, which included imagery not appropriate to the circumstances. "We have since received a formal apology from Falkirk, which we have accepted. While we are disappointed with how the situation was handled, we now consider the matter closed." After agreeing the deal, Sibbald told Falkirk club media: "I'm very proud to be coming back home where it all started. "This club means everything to me and I'm delighted to sign a deal to return to my boyhood team that I grew up supporting. I can't wait to put the Falkirk shirt on again and give everything for the badge. "The opportunity to come back at this stage of my career feels right and I can't wait to get started next season. "Once a bairn always a bairn." Arsenal trial and self-doubt: Valverde's journey to Real legend Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient? Fifa appears to rule out moving Iran's matches to Mexico A missing person case forces DS Fia Lucey back to Blackwater Graham Norton shares his award show memories Gripping award‑winning crime drama Actor Siobhán McSweeney shares her favourite travel destination 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How McTominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient? Inside NSB - the state school at the top of English rugby union 'Looking like the Hamilton of old' and potential rule changes - F1 Q&A From Bodo to Brentford - ranking this season's biggest overachievers 'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Video Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major? Six talking points from final round of Six Nations Norrie replaces Draper as British number one - but for how long? Spurs answer Tudor's call with show of fight in the face of crisis Aberg & Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion. Video Aberg & Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts? A finale worthy of the greatest Six Nations in history Why GB are 'positive' despite just one medal at Winter Paralympics What next for Dowman - how do you look after a precious talent? Should the Winter Paralympics be moved? Brentford, the World Cup and an itch to return to Gaelic football Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.