The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast

The Jim Spence-Mark Ogren phone call that sheds light on Dundee United owner’s mood amid Tannadice turmoil

Liam Fox has been sacked, Tony Asghar has left, Craig Levein was spoken to, Jim Goodwin was appointed and a consortium put down a marker that a bid to takeover the club could be in the making.
This has been no normal week at Dundee United.
In the latest Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss the many Tannadice hot topics, Dundee's stuttering title tilt and St Johnstone's trip to Tynecastle.

Mark Ogren jets in for high stakes Dundee United v St Johnstone clash

It’s 'Legends Day' at Tannadice on Saturday but will a reminder of past glories inspire or inhibit Dundee United in their crucial Premiership clash with St Johnstone?
And could it be the match that sees Saints end fears of going down and sparks a serious top six push?
In this week’s Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson preview the clash of the two top flight Tayside rivals and discuss Dundee’s new-found ability to flex their Championship muscles.

Dundee United fans want answers after disappointing transfer window

On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee United fan anger during and after their defeat at Kilmarnock, St Johnstone's "most complete performance of the season" away to Motherwell and Dundee's enhanced title credentials.

SJohnstone fan fury needs nipped in bud, Tony Watt looks like moving on and Gary Bowyer needs backed

St Johnstone fan fury at the Rangers Scottish Cup tie ticket episode hasn’t dissipated.
In this week’s Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss the Perth club’s handling of the issue and what needs to happen to get supporters back onside.
Also on the agenda is the team’s urgent need for a reset, the growing likelihood of Tony Watt leaving Dundee United and Gary Bowyer’s frustrations for the second transfer window since he arrived at Dens Park.

St Johnstone for sale, Dundee for the title and United reinvented?

Courier Talking Football returns with the Scottish Premiership and on this week's episode, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton chew over the "for sale" sign slapped on St Johnstone by owner Geoff Brown, Dundee's mounting Championship title credentials and United's post-World Cup moment of truth.

Shaun Byrne born again at Dundee?

On this week's Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Shaun Byrne's return to action with Dundee - and whether he should remain in the side as they push for promotion from the Championship.
Also up for discussion is the importance of the World Cup break for Liam Fox and Dundee United, St Johnstone's rediscovery of their battling DNA and Ray McKinnon's return to management with Forfar Athletic.

Watt a result for Dundee United

This week on the Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discusses Tony Watt victory over VAR after his controversial red card against Motherwell was downgraded to a yellow.
Also up for discussion is goalkeeping uncertainty at Tannadice, St Johnstone's battling win over Kilmarnock and whether the guys have any faith in Dundee.

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.