The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast

St Johnstone moved eight points clear at the top of the Championship after the weekend's 2-0 win away to Greenock Morton. It's the strongest position Simo Valakari's side have been in all season - and with a clash against title rivals Partick Thistle on the calendar after Saturday's meeting with Ross County, things are getting 'real'. Would Saints settle for four points from these two games? Might that be enough to all-but secure the title? Or is everything still hanging in the balance? On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss a potentially huge two games to come.

St Johnstone opened-up a five-point gap over Partick Thistle on Saturday but can they now make the most decisive move of the Championship campaign by beating Morton? Stuart Cosgrove and Eric Nicolson contemplate the potential of a season-defining weekend. 

On the field, St Johnstone dropped points against Raith Rovers on Friday night and off it, the club have reacted to a pyrotechnic display in the away end at Stark’s Park. In this week’s episode, Stuart Cosgrove and Eric Nicolson discuss both topics.
 

In this week's episode, Stuart Cosgrove and Eric Nicolson discuss the St Johnstone head coach's decision to let two central midfielders leave and whether the Perth side will cope with a rejuvenated Airdrie.

St Johnstone got their statement signing, with Josh Fowler's arrival raising spirits amongst fans. But have transfer window arrivals and departures made Saints stronger? On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss January business, plus the repercussions of the 2-2 draw with title rivals Partick Thistle.

Adama Sidibeh's departure to Stockport County has been confirmed, with a six-figure fee banked in return. After a Sidibeh-less Saints lost at home to Dunfermline, how crucial is it that he is replaced? And if it means spending the money received from Stockport, is that simply what must be done? On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Saints' need for a new striker, a poor performance against the Pars and the mounting pressure of Friday night's top of the Championship clash with Partick Thistle.

Stockport County have jumped to the head of the queue of Adama Sidibeh suitors. St Johnstone have already knocked back one bid from the EFL League One promotion chasers. Can - and should - they knock back further approaches too? On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss the pros and cons, along with the loan signing of Alfredo Agyeman from Falkirk, Bozo Mikulic's long-awaited return, Louis Lloyd's first Saints goal, KDM Evolution Trophy victory over Ross County, whether Simo Valakari was right to give his players a break in the aftermath and Saturday's Championship clash with Dunfermline.

St Johnstone’s last two games have been postponed but this has still been a big week for the Perth club. Stuart Cosgrove and Eric Nicolson discuss the head coach’s new contract and the implications of a defeat for title rivals, Partick Thistle.

St Johnstone's lead at the top of the Championship was preserved with a "job done well" New Year win over Arbroath. On this episode of the Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss the performance against the Lichties', whether Saints are now in a two-horse race for title with Partick Thistle and mounting interest in striker Adama Sidibeh from England. Will he stay or will he go in January?

St Johnstone maintained their five-point lead at the top of the Championship with a less than festive goalless draw in Dingwall. So how did Saints' final game of 2025 go down? And with the division's form team in Arbroath next up, how beneficial for the Perth side might the Lichties' personnel issues turn out to be?