CELTIC have sparked their second war in two weeks after complaining to the SPL that Falkirk's pitch isn't good enough for them to play on.
A Hoops official called the top flight's beaks yesterday afternoon to ask for an independent investigation into the quality of the Bairns' playing surface ahead of Sunday's live TV clash.
But last night fuming Falkirk boss Steven Pressley hit back at his old club.
And in a thinly-veiled blast he questioned their bottle for the title battle if they needed diversionary tactics to deflect attention from their team.
Celtic stoked the fires of last week's Old Firm match by complaining to the SFA over refereeing decisions.
The timing of that move sparked outrage - and Falkirk are equally upset.
However there is no danger of the plug being pulled on the game.
Pressley said: "They are obviously concerned about being able to adapt to the pitch.
"I have no concerns about my own players.
"Regardless of the condition of the pitch my players will be physically and mentally ready for Sunday's game."
It is understood that SPL bosses have already had specialists run the rule over Falkirk's pitch as part of their ongoing grading system.
The surface was used in Scotland's Under-21 qualifier with Azerbaijan on Tuesday night.
It has been fighting a losing battle with the elements for the past two months and the undersoil heating is constantly on. Match delegates have been marking it down during that spell and that prompted the SPL to look into it.
However this process took place BEFORE Celtic made their complaint this week.
Angry Bairns officials feel their patch is no worse than Easter Road or Pittodrie.
And nowhere near as bad as Fir Park - which has come under heavy fire.
That opinion has been backed up by the SPL who - despite raising concerns at its condition - are supporting Falkirk's attempts to nurse it back to health.
A Hoops official called the top flight's beaks yesterday afternoon to ask for an independent investigation into the quality of the Bairns' playing surface ahead of Sunday's live TV clash.
But last night fuming Falkirk boss Steven Pressley hit back at his old club.
And in a thinly-veiled blast he questioned their bottle for the title battle if they needed diversionary tactics to deflect attention from their team.
Celtic stoked the fires of last week's Old Firm match by complaining to the SFA over refereeing decisions.
The timing of that move sparked outrage - and Falkirk are equally upset.
However there is no danger of the plug being pulled on the game.
Pressley said: "They are obviously concerned about being able to adapt to the pitch.
"I have no concerns about my own players.
"Regardless of the condition of the pitch my players will be physically and mentally ready for Sunday's game."
It is understood that SPL bosses have already had specialists run the rule over Falkirk's pitch as part of their ongoing grading system.
The surface was used in Scotland's Under-21 qualifier with Azerbaijan on Tuesday night.
It has been fighting a losing battle with the elements for the past two months and the undersoil heating is constantly on. Match delegates have been marking it down during that spell and that prompted the SPL to look into it.
However this process took place BEFORE Celtic made their complaint this week.
Angry Bairns officials feel their patch is no worse than Easter Road or Pittodrie.
And nowhere near as bad as Fir Park - which has come under heavy fire.
That opinion has been backed up by the SPL who - despite raising concerns at its condition - are supporting Falkirk's attempts to nurse it back to health.
