The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast

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?!"

Dundee Season Review - with George Cran, Graeme Finnan and Patrick Barclay

On this special edition of the Courier Talking Football podcast, the Courier's Dundee FC writer George Cran is joined by Twa Teams, One Street regular Graeme Finnan and former Guardian, Independent, Sunday Telegraph and Times football writer (and proud Dundee supporter) Patrick Barclay to discuss the Dark Blues' relegation season - and how they can bounce back at the first time of asking.

Dundee United Season Review — with Craig Easton and Jim Spence

Dundee United are back in Europe.
It hasn’t always been pretty, but rookie boss Tam Courts got the job done and the Arabs can dust off their passports for the first time in the decade.
The Courier’s United reporter Alan Temple helms a look back at the 2021/22 campaign — from Courts’ contentious appointment to the incredible scenes in Dingwall — in the company of former Terrors midfielder Craig Easton and Courier columnist Jim Spence.
We also have an exclusive interview with Ryan Edwards as the Tannadice skipper gives his thoughts on the past 12 months.

Dundee turn to Strachan, United Europe-bound, St Johnstone in limbo

On this week's Courier Talking Football, Eric Nicolson, Jim Spence and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee's relegation to the Championship, their move to promote Gordon Strachan to director of football and the first big task facing the ex-Scotland boss.
The guys also hail Dundee United's return to European action after a long absence and weigh up St Johnstone's chances against either Arbroath or Inverness Caley Thistle in the play-offs.