Holden was injured in a tackle by Celtic's Stephen McManus
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Falkirk have confirmed that defender Dean Holden is out for the rest of the season after suffering a double fracture of the right leg.
The Bairns defender was stretchered off after a late tackle by Celtic captain Stephen McManus in Sunday's 1-0 league defeat.
The full-back had surgery on his injured leg on Monday morning.
Falkirk boss John Hughes said: "He'll come back from it, he's a winner. We will all just stick around him."
However, Hughes absolved McManus of any blame for the injury.
"He wears his heart on his sleeve and was totally committed to going for the ball," added Hughes.
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It's disappointing, especially after what the boys put into the game
Falkirk head coach John Hughes
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"It's just unfortunate that Deano came off the worst. That's football."
Hughes felt his side deserved better against the reigning champions.
"I thought the goal was offside and then we had one or two penalty claims," he said.
"But once again - us getting the rub of the green or a penalty? That's me being paranoid again.
"It's disappointing, especially after what the boys put into the game."
Hughes thought that his side would have to work on their crossing and shooting to bring a better product at the end of their fine passing play.
But he praised midfielder Scott Arfield, Patrick Cregg and Arnau Riera for controlling the centre of midfield.
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Hughes admitted that there had been inquiries from other clubs about Arfield.
"I had to chase him from the training field yesterday," said the head coach.
"Couple that with his ability and he has what it takes."
Hughes watched the game from the stand while serving the first game of a four-match touchline ban.
"I enjoyed it up there as you can get a good view of the game," he added.
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