Focussing on the teams in Tayside, this podcast brings together journalists and experts from The Courier to offer expert, passionate and local insight on Dundee, United, St Johnstone and more!
The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast
The Courier’s football podcast, with a special focus on St Johnstone FC
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Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
In this week's Talking Football, Jim Spence, Ian Roache and Eric Nicolson discuss the Alfredo Morelos incident at Tannadice, the reaction to it from Dundee United and Rangers and the light it shone on refereeing in Scotland.
Other topics are St Johnstone's progression to the Betfred Cup semi-finals and a local battle of two Championship promotion hopefuls, Dundee and Dunfermline.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
It was a week of drama off the pitch for Dundee United and frustration on it. In this week's Talking Football podcast Jim Spence, Ian Roache and Eric Nicolson discuss team photos, attacking frustrations and a daunting fixture list. St Johnstone have claimed a bit of club history, while Dundee look to have a solid base from which to build a promotion push.
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
St Johnstone are on the crest of a wave while Celtic are in meltdown ahead of the sides’ Premiership clash. Micky Mellon is about to make his most intriguing team selection of the season and Dundee really do have a ‘must win’ game against Arbroath.
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
James McPake and Dundee have reached crisis point but how close to a parting of the ways have they become? Dundee United have a first choice strike partnership and Lawrence Shankland isn’t in it. St Johnstone’s fringe players show their quality at Hibs.
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Scotland’s place at the Euro 2020 finals is secure but Lawrence Shankland has a fight on his hands to make Steve Clarke’s 23-man squad. Jim Spence, Ian Roache and Eric Nicolson assess his chances - and those of others from Courier Country.
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
After 22 years of hurt, Scotland have finally qualified for a major tournament – and Jim Spence, Ian Roache and Sean Hamilton are buzzing. They discuss the Scots’ rollercoaster win over Serbia in Belgrade, plus the latest at Dundee United, St Johnstone and Dundee.
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Wage cuts are coming at Dundee United and there will be short and long-term impacts at Tannadice. Owner Mark Ogren is right to expect the club to sort itself out, rather than having to keep plugging financial gaps, while the players will come together off the field as they have on it. Meanwhile, Dundee chuck two points away against Raith Rovers and St Johnstone prepare to introduce Guy Melamed to top team action.
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Dundee United fans are hoping Jeando Fuchs can provide the answer to the problem of serving Lawrence Shankland. Meanwhile, bold selection calls by James McPake paid off for Dundee, the two top Fife clubs are putting down impressive markers and Jim, Ian and Eric discuss who Brechin City should appoint to replace Mark Wilson.
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Dundee United’s main man looks dejected and St Johnstone’s main man is elated. Will it be a different story after the clubs meet on Saturday? And is Charlie Adam too good for a Dundee team that was woeful against Hearts?
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
The honeymoon is over for Micky Mellon at Dundee United - but wait until he has his best team on the pitch before rushing to judgment. The Betfred Cup has been perfect for St Johnstone and Dundee are in good shape for a flying start against Hearts