The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast

Two-goal Tony Watt gives Jim Goodwin ’number 9’ dilemma as Dundee United turn on style

Tony Watt took advantage of Louis Moult's injury to stake his claim for ownership of Dundee United's 'number 9' spot with a double against Queen's Park. But should he keep it if Moult is fit for next week's huge clash with Raith Rovers?
On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss this, United's stylish win over Queen's, two refereeing decisions that killed St Johnstone's hopes of victory over Livingston and Dundee's solid Premiership start ahead of the visit of Ross County - and a big shot at three points.

Dunc v Dick, Moult v Injury, Dundee v Ref, Saints v Relegation

St Johnstone’s loss at Hibs was a big downer for Perth fans – but their next game against Livingston looks potentially season defining, even at this early stage. This week, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss whether they can drag themselves off the foot of the Premiership, Dundee’s chances of a win at Hibs, Tony Watt’s chance to shine in Louis Moult’s absence at Dundee United, Duncan Ferguson’s return to Scottish football with Inverness and his first match – against Dick Campbell’s Arbroath. 

Dundee’s Tony Docherty v Kilmarnock’s Derek McInnes: To whom does result matter more when old pals clash?

Dundee boss Tony Docherty and Kilmarnock manager were a partnership for years. On Saturday they will go head-to-head for the first time when their respective teams meet at Dens Park. But to which of the old pals does the result matter more? On this week’s Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss that juicy chestnut, along with the Dark Blues’ loss to Celtic, whether Dundee United are getting enough out of match-winning talents Tony Watt and Glenn Middleton and how St Johnstone will handle a bumper £1.5 million loss.

Can Dundee United go unbeaten in Championship?

The Tangerines eased past Dunfermline in the SPFL Trust Trophy and are now preparing for their return to league action against Greenock Morton. Jim Goodwin's side Have started the season well. But can they keep it going?
In this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss the Tangerines' chances of extending their unbeaten run, whether yet another manager will pay with their job for losing to St Johnstone when Michael Beale's Rangers visit Perth on Saturday and Dundee's top six credentials.
 

Is Owen Beck the next Andy Robertson?

Dundee have a star player in their side and will do well to keep their on-loan Liverpool left back for the full season, St Johnstone need to hang in there while their new-look team gels and winning without flare shouldn't be a concern for Dundee United.

’Human error’ helps Dundee as points roll in for United and St Johnstone

On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton talk Dundee's 1-0 over Hearts, aided by a 'wonder goal' from Luke McCowan. Also up for discussion is United's swatting aside of Ayr United and St Johnstone's superb draw at Celtic Park.

The St Johnstone transfer ’gamble’ Steven MacLean was forced into

On this week’s episode, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton talk ongoing squad re-shaping at St Johnstone, Dundee's chances against Hearts and Dundee United's challenge in navigating a very competitive Championship.

Ogren ‘reinvigorated’, MacLean ‘riled’, Docherty ‘reflective’

On this week’s episode, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee United owner Mark Ogren’s latest visit, the Tangerines’ draw with Dunfermline, Dundee’s wastefulness at St Mirren and St Johnstone boss Steven MacLean’s fury over his side’s dismal Ross County display.

Could Louis Moult surpass Lawrence Shankland at Dundee United?

On this week’s episode, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee United’s flying start in the Championship, Dundee’s ‘Entertainers’ potential in the Premiership and under-resourced St Johnstone’s need for more new faces.

The big new season preview for St Johnstone, Dundee and United

There's trepidation for Saints, excitement at Dens and a sense of the unknown for the Tangerines