The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast

Dundee under construction, St Johnstone for sale, United on holiday

In this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee's continuing squad building under new boss Tony Docherty, the sale of St Johnstone moving into a new phase and the calm before the transfer window storm at Tannadice.

New managers to perform squad surgery at Dundee, United and St Johnstone

On this week's Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee United's relegation to the Championship and what Jim Goodwin needs to steer a course back to the top flight, Tony Docherty's requirement for an entirely new squad at just promoted Dundee and Steven MacLean's first attempt at shaping his own Saints side.

Missing out on managerial target No. 1 is no disaster - as long as Dundee move quickly for No. 2

On this week's Courier Talking Football, Eric Nicolson, Sean Hamilton and Craig Cairns discuss Dundee's pursuit of Callum Davidson and what his: 'Thanks, but no thanks," means.
Also up for discussion is Dundee United and St Johnstone's increasingly fraught situation near the bottom of the Premiership table, what Saints fans can expect from the young loanees returning to their squad this summer and new ownership at Raith Rovers.

Dundee FC - what next?

Dundee have won the Championship - and with it promotion back to the Premiership.
But who will be their manager in the top flight?
On this episode of the Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dee boss Gary Bowyer's future after bookmakers made him favourite to take over at Blackpool and whether ex-St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson is a readymade replacement?
Also up for debate is the weekend's Tayside derby between Saints and Dundee United - and what each side now needs to ensure their Premiership survival.

Are Dundee FINALLY in Championship driver’s seat?

On this week's Courier Talking Football Podcast, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee hitting form at just the right time, Dundee United's need for wins as reward for improved performances and St Johnstone's requirement to play with freedom against Ross County.

Has Jim Goodwin boosted Dundee United safety hopes? And we WON’T talk about VAR (actually we will)

On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee United under Jim Goodwin - an improved side? Also up for debate is St Johnstone's worst first half of the season at Kilmarnock and Dundee's boosted title hopes after an impressive display against Ayr United.

The Jim Spence-Mark Ogren phone call that sheds light on Dundee United owner’s mood amid Tannadice turmoil

Liam Fox has been sacked, Tony Asghar has left, Craig Levein was spoken to, Jim Goodwin was appointed and a consortium put down a marker that a bid to takeover the club could be in the making.
This has been no normal week at Dundee United.
In the latest Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss the many Tannadice hot topics, Dundee's stuttering title tilt and St Johnstone's trip to Tynecastle.

Mark Ogren jets in for high stakes Dundee United v St Johnstone clash

It’s 'Legends Day' at Tannadice on Saturday but will a reminder of past glories inspire or inhibit Dundee United in their crucial Premiership clash with St Johnstone?
And could it be the match that sees Saints end fears of going down and sparks a serious top six push?
In this week’s Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson preview the clash of the two top flight Tayside rivals and discuss Dundee’s new-found ability to flex their Championship muscles.

Dundee United fans want answers after disappointing transfer window

On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee United fan anger during and after their defeat at Kilmarnock, St Johnstone's "most complete performance of the season" away to Motherwell and Dundee's enhanced title credentials.

SJohnstone fan fury needs nipped in bud, Tony Watt looks like moving on and Gary Bowyer needs backed

St Johnstone fan fury at the Rangers Scottish Cup tie ticket episode hasn’t dissipated.
In this week’s Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss the Perth club’s handling of the issue and what needs to happen to get supporters back onside.
Also on the agenda is the team’s urgent need for a reset, the growing likelihood of Tony Watt leaving Dundee United and Gary Bowyer’s frustrations for the second transfer window since he arrived at Dens Park.