The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast

Is dog eat dog Championship letting Dundee off the hook?

On this week's Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton talk about Dundee's up and down form and whether the uber-competitive nature of the Championship is helping them stay in touch with the league leaders.
Also up for discussion are Dundee United's attempts to play their way out of trouble after their terrible start in the Premiership and whether St Johnstone are really better off than at this point last season.

Are Dundee United ’out of excuses’?

In this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee United's defeat to St Johnstone and what it could mean for the still winless Tangerines.
Also up for discussion is Saints' midweek stumble at Kilmarnock, Theo Bair's first goal for the Perth side and inconsistent Dundee's Cove Rangers wobble.

The big Dundee United v St Johnstone preview as Nicky Clark and Glenn Middleton aim to prove a point

On Saturday, Dundee United and St Johnstone clash in a Premiership match of enormous importance – even this early in the season.
In this week’s Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson dissect the pre-game talking points.
They include –
Will Liam Fox be a different manager now he’s got the United job on a permanent basis?
Are the hosts likely to regret letting Nicky Clark leave?
What is holding Glenn Middleton back?
Which three centre-halves will Callum Davidson pick?
And is this likely to be a match settled by the subs?
Also on the agenda is the points 'pass mark' for Dundee’s three away games.

Are Dundee in danger of using up their losses for the season?

On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton talk about Dundee's third loss of the season - and how many more they can afford before they seriously hurt their title chances.
Also up for discussion is Dundee United's ongoing head coach hunt, whether their impressive Ibrox display will seal the position for Liam Fox, St Johnstone's improving performances and unbeaten Dunfermline's impressive start under James McPake.

Is Dundee United manager hunt turning into procession for Liam Fox?

Dundee United’s managerial hunt looks increasingly like it could end at Liam Fox's door.
But could a bad result at Ibrox throw a spanner in the works for the caretaker boss?
In this week’s Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson read the Tannadice tea leaves and discuss who would be best-suited to assisting Fox if (or when) he officially takes over from Jack Ross.
Also on the agenda are the transformative powers of Nicky Clark and Connor McLennan at St Johnstone, a Dundee team taking shape under Gary Bowyer and the worrying signs at Arbroath.

Did Dundee United player power get Jack Ross the sack?

On this week's Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Jack Ross sacking by Dundee United after just seven games.
What went wrong at Tannadice to bring Ross' reign to such a rapid end, was he let down by his players and where should the Tangerines turn next?

Dundee United should ’absolutely’ sign Zander Clark to sort out goalkeeping crisis

Dundee United should waste no more time and sign Zander Clark.
In this week’s Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss what needs to be done next to address an apparent goalkeeping crisis at Tannadice.
Also on the agenda is the probability of ins and outs in the last week of the transfer window and the raising of the stakes for manager Jack Ross.
Gary Bowyer’s bold move to allow Shaun Byrne to leave Dundee is discussed, while at St Johnstone there have been behind-the-scenes changes.

Can Dundee United trust new keepers?

On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss why Dundee United are conceding more than usual - and what's happening between the sticks at Tannadice.
The guys also touch on a classy touch from Dundee manager Gary Bowyer and what sort of striker St Johnstone need to sign before the transfer window closes.

Dundee United aim for third while old problems haunt St Johnstone and Dundee

With the new season up and running, Jim Spence and Eric Nicolson look at the big early season issues and expectations for Dundee United, St Johnstone and Dundee

St Johnstone Season Review - with Stuart Cosgrove

On this special SJFC-focused edition of the Courier Talking Football podcast, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton are joined by broadcaster, author, all-round media giant (and St Johnstone super fan) Stuart Cosgrove to discuss Saints' 2021/22 campaign.
From the highs of European action to the last-gasp relief of the play-offs , no stone is left unturned as our Perth trio ponder: "What on earth happened?!"