The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast

The St Johnstone transfer ’gamble’ Steven MacLean was forced into

On this week’s episode, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton talk ongoing squad re-shaping at St Johnstone, Dundee's chances against Hearts and Dundee United's challenge in navigating a very competitive Championship.

Ogren ‘reinvigorated’, MacLean ‘riled’, Docherty ‘reflective’

On this week’s episode, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee United owner Mark Ogren’s latest visit, the Tangerines’ draw with Dunfermline, Dundee’s wastefulness at St Mirren and St Johnstone boss Steven MacLean’s fury over his side’s dismal Ross County display.

Could Louis Moult surpass Lawrence Shankland at Dundee United?

On this week’s episode, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee United’s flying start in the Championship, Dundee’s ‘Entertainers’ potential in the Premiership and under-resourced St Johnstone’s need for more new faces.

The big new season preview for St Johnstone, Dundee and United

There's trepidation for Saints, excitement at Dens and a sense of the unknown for the Tangerines

Dundee under construction, St Johnstone for sale, United on holiday

In this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee's continuing squad building under new boss Tony Docherty, the sale of St Johnstone moving into a new phase and the calm before the transfer window storm at Tannadice.

New managers to perform squad surgery at Dundee, United and St Johnstone

On this week's Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee United's relegation to the Championship and what Jim Goodwin needs to steer a course back to the top flight, Tony Docherty's requirement for an entirely new squad at just promoted Dundee and Steven MacLean's first attempt at shaping his own Saints side.

Missing out on managerial target No. 1 is no disaster - as long as Dundee move quickly for No. 2

On this week's Courier Talking Football, Eric Nicolson, Sean Hamilton and Craig Cairns discuss Dundee's pursuit of Callum Davidson and what his: 'Thanks, but no thanks," means.
Also up for discussion is Dundee United and St Johnstone's increasingly fraught situation near the bottom of the Premiership table, what Saints fans can expect from the young loanees returning to their squad this summer and new ownership at Raith Rovers.

Dundee FC - what next?

Dundee have won the Championship - and with it promotion back to the Premiership.
But who will be their manager in the top flight?
On this episode of the Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dee boss Gary Bowyer's future after bookmakers made him favourite to take over at Blackpool and whether ex-St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson is a readymade replacement?
Also up for debate is the weekend's Tayside derby between Saints and Dundee United - and what each side now needs to ensure their Premiership survival.

Are Dundee FINALLY in Championship driver’s seat?

On this week's Courier Talking Football Podcast, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee hitting form at just the right time, Dundee United's need for wins as reward for improved performances and St Johnstone's requirement to play with freedom against Ross County.

Has Jim Goodwin boosted Dundee United safety hopes? And we WON’T talk about VAR (actually we will)

On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee United under Jim Goodwin - an improved side? Also up for debate is St Johnstone's worst first half of the season at Kilmarnock and Dundee's boosted title hopes after an impressive display against Ayr United.