The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast

Claudio Caniggia – the legend lives on

On the 20th anniversary of Dundee signing Argentinian star Claudio Caniggia, we look at why his legend has grown like no other player since. Dundee United ensure they won’t be in relegation trouble with their deadline day signing, while St Johnstone pin their hopes on an Israeli striker.
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Nicky Clark is Dundee United's Bobby Firmino - but has Louis Appere blown his chance?

Another forward is expected at Dundee United but what will that mean for the ones already at the club? St Johnstone need to make sure they don’t get badly beaten by Celtic and the Hearts v Dundee build-up has already begun.

Micky Mellon is right to talk-up Logan Chalmers as one of Scotland’s best young players

Lawrence Shankland and Logan Chalmers stole the show for Dundee United against St Mirren and Micky Mellon is happy to build-up the hype. St Johnstone need a new number nine of their own and the buzz around Dundee is growing.

Dundee United midfield could do with Charlie Adam-esque creativity and Dundee have got the real thing

Early season optimism is fading at Tannadice, with problems in midfield one of the big reasons. A win is needed against St Mirren to revive positivity. The jury is still out on St Johnstone’s strikers and Dundee fans have got the marquee signing they craved in Charlie Adam.

Dundee United against Rangers is no grudge match

Talk of two bitter rivals meeting at Ibrox is wide of the mark and Dundee United fans need to keep the faith in Tony Asghar and Mark Ogren as the striker hunt goes on. 

St Johnstone’s modern-day Danny McGrain should be Premiership player of the month contender

Danny McNamara is making an impact at St Johnstone that reminds Jim Spence of the great Danny McGrain, Dundee United have had a wake-up call, and Dundee are right to try to sign Charlie Adam.

‘Street fighter’ Micky Mellon can take Dundee United into Europe this season

Great things lie ahead for Dundee United with young (and older) stars emerging at Tannadice, Dundee send out the wrong message with academy volunteers, and St Johnstone need a win to keep the glass half-full.

Lawrence Shankland is worth more than £2m man Lyndon Dykes, and Mellon Mania hits new heights

Dundee United should get more than the £2 million accepted by Livingston for Lyndon Dykes if they sell Lawrence Shankland and the team continues to thrive without him. Also, the pressure is off St Johnstone for Aberdeen match.

Micky Mellon masterclass, and St Johnstone get forgotten by the Aberdeen Eight

Micky Mellon has shown Dundee United fans he has the tactical expertise to be a big Premiership success, and St Johnstone are suffering through no fault of their own. We’re joined by Paul Third from our sister podcast Northern Goal to discuss, but don’t worry; we’re not too mean to him.

Kane Hemmings looked like he didn’t want to be at Dundee

In light of Kane Hemmings’ shock departure from Dundee, is the striker as big a loss as some may think? Should John Nelms discuss his own pay packet? And what have we learned from Dundee United’s draw against St Johnstone?