The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast

Must watch for Saints and United - must win for Dundee

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.

Are Dundee's title dreams in tatters already and is Lawrence Shankland still United's main man?

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.

Dundee United will benefit from Lawrence Shankland's Euro dream

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.

Tartan Army on the march

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.

Benji Siegrist is belt-tightening-United's prize asset

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.

Dispirited Shankland and Dundee's dropped goalie

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.

Shankland and May getting different standard of service while Dundee suffer horror start

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?

New recruits must reboot Dundee United as St Johnstone and Dundee aim to boot rivals' backsides

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

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.