Moutinho returns to Bairns

Falkirk have re-signed Pedro Moutinho on a short-term contract until January.

After four seasons with the Bairns, the 30-year-old Portuguese striker returned to his homeland with CS Maritimo in May last year.

The move did not work out and Moutinho had been training with Falkirk for several weeks as he negotiated a release from his contract.

He said in the Daily Express: "It took longer than I expected to sort things out but I'm happy to be back at Falkirk."

Boss Eddie May added: "We've not got the biggest of squads, so Pedro will add some vital experience to the younger players we have."

Moutinho could make his debut in Sunday's Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Celtic if international clearance is received in time.