John McGlynn believes Falkirk will be given "more respect" in the coming campaign and matching last season will be "a challenge".
Four top-flight clubs open their competitive season in the group stages of the Scottish League Cup on Saturday.
Falkirk, Clackmannanshire and now Stirling Council are in the early stages of a collaboration.
Mother-of-two Natalie Hawkins, 35, died in the crash near Armadale in 2023.
Find out your team's schedule for this season's Scottish Premiership pre-split campaign.
West Bromwich Albion make their first signing of the summer with the arrival of Scottish striker Barney Stewart on a four-year contract.
Calvin Miller agrees a three-year contract to join Hearts from Falkirk later this month.
Winger Paul McGovern joins Falkirk from Glenavon on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
The 23-year-old targeted two women in Falkirk in separate incidents.
