The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast

Should Dundee United fans be worried that Lawrence Shankland will be sold?

Will Lawrence Shankland score for Scotland, and should Dundee United fans be worried that the clock is ticking on his stay at Tannadice? Where are the goals coming from for Dundee, and where are the wins coming from for St Johnstone?

Lawrence Shankland continues to amaze, and Dundee need win at Palmerston

Ian is joined by Jim and Neil to discuss Dundee United saviour Lawrence Shankland’s match-saving heroics against Arbroath, Dundee’s tricky-looking trip to Dumfries, and St Johnstone’s need for a win against Motherwell. Plus, everyone at The Courier sends their best wishes for Forfar manager Jim Weir.

Fast starters Dundee United slow down

Dundee United have given the chasing packing encouragement, Ian McCall hasn’t missed Robbie Neilson, and Tommy Wright and Amy MacDonald have become embroiled in one of the more bizarre Scottish football spats.

Post-derby scars for Dundee, and a tough few days for the national team

The Courier sports boys discuss the message Dundee United will send out to the rest of the league if they win again at Ayr United, and also on the agenda are the post-derby scars for Dundee, Stevie May’s return to Aberdeen, and another depressing few days for the Scottish national side. All recorded while curtseying to the new rector of the University of Dundee.

Now the derby dust has settled…

Jim Spence and Ian Roache join sports editor Eric Nicolson to chew the post-derby fat about Dundee United’s new Duncan Ferguson, Robbie Neilson taking the handbrake off, and Dundee’s Finlay Robertson being benched for the demolition derby.

Looking forward to the Dundee derby

The Courier’s sports writers break down where the Dundee derby will be won and lost, and whether James McPake will be considering leaving Kane Hemmings out of it altogether.

Young stars, early season form, and 30 years of McDiarmid Park

Both Dundee and Dundee United look to have developed young stars in the making. Jim Spence, Ian Roache and Eric Nicolson discuss the early season form of Finn Robertson and Declan Glass. Managerless Brechin City and 30 years of football at McDiarmid Park are also on the Talking Football agenda.

Can James McPake keep three strikers happy at Dundee?

Jim, Neil and Eric discuss the job Dundee manager James McPake has in keeping three strikers happy at Dens Park. Dundee United’s Jamie Robson is praised for winning the early season battle of the left-backs, and also on the agenda is the much-needed fightback from St Johnstone. And, are Kelty Hearts are on their way to the SPFL?

Performance and predictions for the new 2019–20 season

The Courier’s Talking Football podcast has returned as the 2019-20 season gets under way. Our football writers Ian Roache and Neil Robertson sat down with columnist Jim Spence to discuss Kane Hemmings’ move to Dundee, whether Lawrence Shankland gave one of Dundee United’s greatest ever league debuts, and if St Johnstone will bounce back from humiliation against Celtic. Plus, find out about Arbroath boss Dick Campbell’s Winston Churchill-esque speeches.

The Dundee owners have given their message to the fans.

Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Neil Robertson discuss the implications of this week’s statement for the club and manager Jim McIntyre.
Also, can the players prevent relegation on their own pitch and is Dundee United boss Robbie Neilson right to say that the Championship team could have an advantage in the play-off final?