The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast

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.

St Johnstone for sale, Dundee for the title and United reinvented?

Courier Talking Football returns with the Scottish Premiership and on this week's episode, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton chew over the "for sale" sign slapped on St Johnstone by owner Geoff Brown, Dundee's mounting Championship title credentials and United's post-World Cup moment of truth.

Shaun Byrne born again at Dundee?

On this week's Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Shaun Byrne's return to action with Dundee - and whether he should remain in the side as they push for promotion from the Championship.
Also up for discussion is the importance of the World Cup break for Liam Fox and Dundee United, St Johnstone's rediscovery of their battling DNA and Ray McKinnon's return to management with Forfar Athletic.

Watt a result for Dundee United

This week on the Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discusses Tony Watt victory over VAR after his controversial red card against Motherwell was downgraded to a yellow.
Also up for discussion is goalkeeping uncertainty at Tannadice, St Johnstone's battling win over Kilmarnock and whether the guys have any faith in Dundee.