The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast

'St Johnny' is Unacceptable

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone preserved their eight-point Championship lead over Partick Thistle on Friday night. By Saturday's clash with Queen's Park, the Jags COULD...

Is St Johnstone's Clash with Partick Thistle Make or Break?

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone are heading to Firhill to face Partick Thistle with an eight-point lead over their title rivals. And with just seven games to go (eight f...

The Game Before the Game

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone moved eight points clear at the top of the Championship after the weekend's 2-0 win away to Greenock Morton. It's the strongest position ...

Chance for clear blue water

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone opened-up a five-point gap over Partick Thistle on Saturday but can they now make the most decisive move of the Championship campaign by ...

Do St Johnstone have a pyro problem?

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the field, St Johnstone dropped points against Raith Rovers on Friday night and off it, the club have reacted to a pyrotechnic display in the away ...

Simo's calculated gamble

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Stuart Cosgrove and Eric Nicolson discuss the St Johnstone head coach's decision to let two central midfielders leave and whet...

Are St Johnstone Stronger After Transfer Window?

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone got their statement signing, with Josh Fowler's arrival raising spirits amongst fans. But have transfer window arrivals and departures ma...

Statement Signing Required?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adama Sidibeh's departure to Stockport County has been confirmed, with a six-figure fee banked in return. After a Sidibeh-less Saints lost at home to ...

Can Saints Stay Strong on Sidibeh?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stockport County have jumped to the head of the queue of Adama Sidibeh suitors. St Johnstone have already knocked back one bid from the EFL League One...

Deal me in – Simo’s commitment to Saints

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone’s last two games have been postponed but this has still been a big week for the Perth club. Stuart Cosgrove and Eric Nicolson discuss t...

How Much to Let Adama Go?

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone's lead at the top of the Championship was preserved with a "job done well" New Year win over Arbroath. On this episode of the Spoony Chop...

Exaggerating About Wimpy

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone maintained their five-point lead at the top of the Championship with a less than festive goalless draw in Dingwall. So how did Saints' fi...

Beauty and the Beast and the Pre-contract Agreement

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Saints fought back from 2-0 down at half-time against Ayr United to win 4-2 and extend their lead at the top of the Championship to three points, once...

The Control/Goals Conundrum

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone bossed possession and territory against Raith Rovers but could not find a way to goal. There was a disgruntled fan reaction to Saints' th...

Stick together to avert a crisis

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An ignominious Scottish Cup exit has turned a critical spotlight on St Johnstone, even though they are still top of the Championship. In this week’s...

Lay off Tony Watt

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After St Johnstone's disappointing loss to Partick Thistle in their top-of-the-Championship clash, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton as...

Tommy Turner's Moustache

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone successfully negotiated a tricky contest with Queen's Park to ensure they will face title rivals Partick Thistle with a six-point lead at...

The Game Before the Game

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A sickening late Dunfermline equaliser robbed St Johnstone of the chance to stretch their lead at the top of the Championship to five points. With Que...

Adama's On Fire

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone picked up a comfortable three points against Airdrie thanks to Adama Sidibeh's best performance for the club. The Gambian striker notched...

Winning Ways

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After last week's loss at Arbroath - and having taken just two points from the last available nine - St Johnstone needed to get back on track. Partick...

Invincible No More

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone's first defeat of the league season has been dished out by Arbroath. And the Red Lichties were well worth their victory. So what went wro...

High Football IQ

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite another 0-0 draw, this time with Ross County, St Johnstone's six-point lead at the top of the table remains intact. Ahead of the weekend trip ...

Three Witches

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone capped off an unbeaten first quarter of the Championship season with a goalless draw at home to Ayr United. It's a start to the season fa...

Good Problems

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After another late Josh McPake goal sealed St Johnstone's third win in seven days, this time over Queen's Park, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sea...

Can they win on a cold Tuesday night in Airdrie? Yes, they can.

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone made life difficult for themselves in midweek but now find themselves with an eight-point lead at the top of the table. Eric Nicolson and...

Cats on Hot Bricks

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone produced another statement win in their top of the table clash with Raith Rovers - but was Rovers boss Barry Robson right about his side ...

Ghosts of Saintees Past

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart Cosgrove returns to this week's Spoony Chop to discuss the weekend's HUGE clash with Raith Rovers in Kirkcaldy. Will Josh Rae have a worldy for...

Transfer window verdict

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It proved to be a frustrating deadline day for St Johnstone but has the transfer window been a success as a whole and will there be further squad addi...

Unsung Heroes/New Arrivals

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was back to Championship action against Arbroath - and back to winning ways. Who caught the eye in Saints' solid, 3-0 win over the Lichties? And ho...

Kirk Clamour Hots Up

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Spoony Chop, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton chew over St Johnstone's extra-time cup defeat to Motherwell, what the personnel, tactics ...

Another Game, Another Statement

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After that opening day demolition of Partick Thistle, St Johnstone travelled to face pre-season title favourites Ross County and returned with a secon...

Saints are on fire

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Championship season is up and running and Perth supporters have just been treated to a five-star display by Simo Valakari’s men. Eric Nicolson a...

Hello Jack, Bye Bye Benji

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Simo Valakari's summer rebuild has begun at St Johnstone, with Greenock Morton's Jack Baird becoming the club's first signing. On this episode of the ...

Both Barrels

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The season is officially over and in this episode of the Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton pore over the last day loss to ...

The Rebuild Begins

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone's relegation from the Premiership is a done deal - and it has been a long time coming. On this week's Spoony Chop, Eric Nicolson, Stuart ...

Meat and Two Veg

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone's season all comes down to Saturday's clash with Ross County. Defeat will see them relegated to the Championship, while a draw will provi...

Fringe men to the rescue?

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone’s survival hopes are hanging by a thread after Motherwell exposed their defensive frailties at Fir Park. But the performances of a few ...

Roll the Dice

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone's interest in the Scottish Cup is over after Celtic racked up five goals without reply in the semi-final. All that remains to focus on is...

Hampden Here We Come

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone are heading for Hampden to face Celtic in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final. They are doing so having just beaten the Hoops in the league ...

Easter Road horror show a one-off? w/ guest Colin McCredie

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone produced their worst performance since the January window closed and were well beaten by Hibs as a result. Where do Saints need to improv...

Statement Time

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The final international break of the season is coming to an end and St Johnstone need points from their three pre-split games to give themselves a sol...

Thanks For Nothing, Dundee United

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An unexpected Dundee victory over city rivals United saw the Dark Blues stretch their lead over St Johnstone to five points (plus five goals). The Per...

Carey Joins Pantheon With Livi Wonder Strike

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone booked their place in the Scottish Cup semi-finals thanks to a Graham Carey wonder goal against Livingston. On this week's Spoony Chop, S...

Mak Kirk's 'Heading Head'

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton assess a draw at Dens Park that keeps St Johnstone in touch with Dundee a...

Make or Break Time

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After losing to Hearts at McDiarmid Park in a game that, in previous campaigns, would likely have been drawn, Saints face two potentially season-defin...

Roll the Dice

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Saints team peppered with January recruits was turned over by an aggressive Kilmarnock side. Now, with three crucial games to come in the space of a...

Sidibeh and Saints Baffle the Pundits

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone booked their place in the Scottish Cup quarter finals with a 1-0 win over Hamilton Accies. Their reward is a trip to face Livingston. It ...

St Johnstone's transfer window assessed

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The winter transfer window has 'slammed' closed and Saints have welcomed eight new signings to the club. On this week's Spoony Chop, Eric Nicolson, St...

Simo Valakari: Bed Remaker

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another week, another win over Motherwell, and St Johnstone are still standing in their battle against relegation. With owner and chairman Adam Webb i...

David Keltjens, we hardly knew ye

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton for this week's Spoony Chop, which features - brace yourselves - discussion about a St Johnstone...

The Houston Four, with Stan Harris

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Spoony Chop sees ex-St Johnstone CEO, chairman and director Stan Harris saddle up to discuss his decades of service at McDiarmid Park, his...

Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A self-inflicted 3-1 loss to Dundee capped off a miserable festive season for St Johnstone. With Simo Valakari's side now eight points adrift at the b...

Open the Window

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone fell to a predictable loss at Celtic Park, but with the January transfer window set to open ahead of the home double header with Hibs and...

Basement Boys

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone are bottom of the Premiership at Christmas after defeat to Hearts. On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Ha...

Simo, You Can Drive My Car

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone suffered a season-worst sickener in defeat to St Mirren. In this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton rak...

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Sven Sprangler?

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Sven Sprangler suspended for the weekend's clash with St Mirren, how will Saints boss Simo Valakari go about replacing him?   On this week's S...

Jack Sanders' Ceiling

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Spoony Chop, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss a performance of two halves against Rangers, whether Jack Sanders can be an attack...

Napoleon's Thoughts on Tommy Wright

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton chew on the weekend's heartening win over Kilmarnock, which featured yet ...

Brains or Brawn versus Kilmarnock?

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Spoony Chop, Eric Nicolson, Stuart Cosgrove and Sean Hamilton tackle Saints' huge weekend clash with Killie.    What is the best atta...

Keeping the Faith, with special guest Ryan McGowan

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Spoony Chop sees Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton welcome a special guest in ex-Saints star Ryan McGowan. Off the back of another defeat, t...

Bring on Božo

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's edition of the Spoony Chop - the Courier's new, weekly St Johnstone podcast - things get 'philosophical'.   Host Eric Nicolson is jo...

The Simo Valakari effect

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

'The Spoony Chop' is the Courier's new, weekly St Johnstone podcast - and what better way to kick-off than by getting stuck into the superb, come-from...

– Are Dundee and Dundee United stronger after the summer transfer window?

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s an international break so it’s time for Dundee and Dundee United to take a breather. Not for Twa Teams, One Street though. The boys run the...

Dundee United’s moosie crawler makes capital gain as Dundee eye Luke McCowan replacement

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dundee United are heading into the international break in fine fettle after a rousing 1 - 0 win away at Hearts. Three wins on the spin, three clean sh...

Transfer deadline day special - Twa Teams Teaser

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Transfer deadline day is almost upon us! Who is coming in for Dundee and Dundee United? And is there anyone going out? Luke McCowan? The Twa, Teams la...

Jim Goodwin praises the oldies at United and Dundee gear up for the Luke McCowan derby

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Thursday and that means a return to the shiny new studio. There is plenty to get through this week as we look ahead to a big weekend of Premier...

The last 8 awaits as United bash the Buddies and Dee purr to victory over Airdrieonians

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mondays mean Twa Teams, One Street and we have a big Monday to come. Both our clubs picked up big wins in the League Cup to shoot into the quarter-fin...

Dundee star in demand and United chase signing No 12

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The old crew are back in the studio and there is fresh news to discuss on both sides of the street. The latest on Luke McCowan as Celtic join the race...

Dazzling Dundee break Hearts and United’s Highland sickener

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Monday and we’re back with loads to discuss – swashbuckling Dundee break Hearts while United let their lead slip at Ross County. Dundee FC ...

A sizzle reel for a new Dundee United signing and a marvellous midfielder for Dundee

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Which new Dundee United star has a ‘sizzle reel’ and which one is ‘excellent at football’? United writer Alan Temple has the lowdown on new ar...

MONDAY DERBY SPECIAL: Are Dundee or United happier after rip-roaring Tannadice derby?

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Twa Teams, One Street now comes at you TWICE a week – and what better way to start off with than a rollercoaster derby. Dundee United took the lead ...

St Johnstone safe, Dundee departures and United secure Sibbald

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone pulled a rabbit out of their hat to secure their Premiership status on the final day of the season. On this week's Courier Talking Footba...

St Johnstone peril, 'nul points' for Dundee and rebuild starts at United

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone have two games to save their Premiership skin. On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discu...

St Johnstone must find some shape at Aberdeen

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence and Eric Nicolson assess the Perth side’s worrying form curve, Dundee’s chances of b...

What next for champions Dundee United and Dundee favourites for Europe

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson suggest Jim Goodwin is all-in with United but now needs backed,...

Tony Docherty ticks every box as Dundee boss

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence and Eric Nicolson assess why the Dundee manager is perfectly suited to his Dens Park job...

Dundee’s pitch concerns and top six battle

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dens Park playing surface held up better than the Dundee team last weekend. On this week’s Courier Talking Football Jim Spence, Craig Cairns and...

Dundee United prove doubters wrong, with special guest Jim McInally

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dundee United emerged from their biggest game of the season so far as 2-0 winners over title rivals Raith Rovers. On this week's Courier Talking Footb...

Dundee United v Raith Rovers: Who will win biggest mentality battle of season?

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Championship title race is incredibly tight going into the biggest game of Dundee United and Raith Rovers' season so far. The pressure on both sid...

EPL sides eye Dundee United stake - but one has eyes for another SPFL club

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reports have linked English Premier League sides Brentford and Brighton with a possible new stake in Dundee United. On this week's Courier Talking Foo...

Make or break for Dundee's top six hopes

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dundee face the Premiership's crisis club Aberdeen as the race for the top six hots up for Tony Docherty's side. On this week's Courier Talking Footba...

Pressure is mounting on Dundee United

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Both Dundee United and Raith Rovers stumbled over chances to put daylight between themselves and their challenger over the weekend. Is the pressure ge...

Dundee United selection dice roll pays off for Jim Goodwin

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Goodwin handed Mathew Cudjoe a rare start against Queen's Park - and Dundee United emerged victorious. On this week's Courier Talking Football, Ji...

Dundee United face big test of character after Raith stumble

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dundee United missed their big chance to all-but secure the Championship title by losing at Raith Rovers. On this week's Talking Football, Jim Spence,...

Dundee v St Johnstone ticked two BIG derby boxes

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether or not Dundee v St Johnstone can be called a Tayside derby is a matter of debate. But Sunday's clash between the sides at Dens certainly had t...

Are Dundee tooled up for a European push?

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dundee's winter recruitment has seen them exit January stronger than they entered it. After their emphatic win over Livingston, a point in Aberdeen an...

'Strategic alliance' unlikely to be limit for Burnley owners at Dundee

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After Dundee and Burnley's owners formalised their link, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss the ramifications, including Burnley chie...

Is Dundee clubs groundshare a discussion worth having in brave new financial world?

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Courier Talking Football returns after its festive break with plenty leftover chestnuts to roast over a red hot open fire. Providing the heat this...

Dundee United’s transfer needs and Derek Adams’ Dundee meltdown

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dundee United find themselves playing catch up in the Championship after Raith Rovers' victory at Tannadice. But could a couple of shrewd January sign...

A live Q & A with Jim Goodwin

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join host, Alan Temple for a live Q & A event with Dundee United, manager Jim Goodwin that took place on the 12th of December at DC Thomson HQ in ...

Dundee United and Raith set for ’swashbuckling’ clash

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dundee United welcome Raith Rovers to Tannadice on Saturday for the biggest game of the Championship season so far - and fans are likely to be in for ...

Raith Rovers look the real deal in Championship title race

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yet another last-gasp win has given Raith Rovers the chance to leapfrog Dundee United at the top of the Championship. Ahead of a massive few weeks fo...

DON’T PANIC!

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a second successive shock cup defeat, Dundee United fans are getting edgy. But should they be? On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spen...

Will Jim Goodwin show teeth after Dundee United cup stumble?

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dundee United may have crashed out of the SPFL Trust Trophy to Falkirk - but does it matter? On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric...

Dundee make statement as United and Raith pull more rabbits out of hat

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dundee's 4-0 win over St Mirren came via a performance the Dark Blues have been threatening all year. Are they now in European contention? On this wee...

Craig Levein is back in the dugout - does St Johnstone move make sense?

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest managerial names in the Scottish game is back in the dugout with St Johnstone. On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence,...

Who will St Johnstone turn to as Dundee climb table and United shine?

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

St Johnstone sacked Steven MacLean as manager after their 4-0 loss to St Mirren. Who should the Perth club turn to next? And is the priority Premiersh...

Dundee United ’juggernaut’ gathers pace as Dundee & St Johnstone seek ’transformative’ wins

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dundee United swatted aside Partick Thistle to further enhance their title credentials ahead of Friday night's clash with Arbroath. On this week's Cou...

Do table-topping Dundee United have even more to give?

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dundee United remain unbeaten in the Championship after fighting back to claim a draw in their top-of-the-table clash with Raith Rovers. But can they ...

Two-goal Tony Watt gives Jim Goodwin ’number 9’ dilemma as Dundee United turn on style

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Watt took advantage of Louis Moult's injury to stake his claim for ownership of Dundee United's 'number 9' spot with a double against Queen's Par...