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The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast

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The Courier’s football podcast, with a special focus on St Johnstone FC

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54:02

No news suggests no change of course at Tannadice -...

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2021/06/03

There will be no change of mind as far as Dundee United's direction of travel and the type of manager they will be appointing, according to Jim Spence. The Courier columnist joins Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton to discuss a quiet week at Tannadice, a busier one at Dens Park, Guy Melamed's St Johnstone departure and Scotland's draw against the Netherlands. For 15% off our beautiful football and rugby nostalgia titles, perfect for the sport-loving dad or grandad in your life on Father’s Day, go to

58:44

United say "goodbye" to Mellon; Dundee say "hello" to...

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2021/05/26

On this week's Courier Talking Football podcast, Sean Hamilton, Jim Spence and Alan Temple try to wrap their heads around a truly crazy week for Tayside's top clubs - even by their unique standards. Dundee United and Micky Mellon parted company after 10 months at Tannadice, Dundee dumped Kilmarnock in the play-offs to secure a return to the Premiership and St Johnstone only went and won a domestic cup double. As ever, the boys tackle all the talking points - so get stuck in!

48:55

St Johnstone Scottish Cup Final Special: "So you're...

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2021/05/20

St Johnstone are on for an historic domestic cup double. In a special Courier Talking Football episode, Eric Nicolson, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Alan Temple try their best to figure out whether the Perth side can really make it happen (spoiler alert: it's possible).

44:09

Charlie Adam or Kyle Lafferty – which talisman will...

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2021/05/19

This week on the Courier Talking Football podcast, Eric Nicolson, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Alan Temple discuss Dundee's chances against Kilmarnock in the Premiership play-off, ponder another English club's flirtation with Dundee United boss Micky Mellon and wonder who will replace Stevie Crawford at Dunfermline.

01:01:46

No all-Tayside cup final - but Saints' double dream...

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2021/05/11

The all-Tayside Scottish Cup final is dead but St Johnstone's double hopes are very much alive. In this week's Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson assess where it all went wrong for Dundee United and Saints' chances of turning one cup triumph into two. Also on the agenda is the Raith Rovers v Dundee play-off battle.

58:24

Semi-finals all round for United, Saints and Dundee

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2021/05/05

It's Scottish Cup semi-final week and Dundee United and St Johnstone have got differing job descriptions. The inconsistent Tangerines are tasked with upsetting the odds and overcoming recent poor league form to get the better of Hibs. St Johnstone, on the other hand, will be trying to stay on top of the wave they have been surfing for a few months to knock-out St Mirren. Also on the agenda for Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson are Dundee's ever-increasing chances of promotion and two Angus

52:57

Game changing rewards on the line for United, Saints...

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2021/04/28

The stakes couldn’t be higher for Dundee United and St Johnstone in the Scottish Cup. Both clubs are now two games away from a trophy, guaranteed European football through to Christmas and £3 million. In this week’s Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss the magnificent quarter-final performances that got them there and their chances of going all the way. Also on the agenda - should Dundee expect any favours from Hearts at Kirkcaldy?* *The answer is

01:02:32

Quarter final dreams and play-off nightmares

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2021/04/22

This week on the Courier Talking Football podcast, Eric Nicolson, Jim Spence and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee United and St Johnstone's Scottish Cup quarter final hopes, Dundee's chances of clinching that all-important second place in the Championship and Brechin City's call for the pyramid play-off to be scrapped.

01:02:21

A fork in the road for Dundee United and Micky Mellon?

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2021/04/15

Doncaster Rovers have been linked with a summer move for Micky Melllon. Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson assess the likelihood of Dundee United needing a new manager for next season and the mood music that suggests it wouldn't be the worst idea to shake hands and part company. Also on the agenda are Dundee, unused sub Charlie Adam and the nail-biting Championship play-off race, as well as the weekend Scottish Cup action.

56:09

An all-Tayside Cup tussle and a summer dilemma for...

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2021/03/30

This week, Eric Nicolson, Jim Spence and Sean Hamilton assess Dundee's potentially huge comeback win over Dunfermline, look ahead to the Dark Blues and St Johnstone's Scottish Cup clash, ponder Dundee United's Cup clash with Partick Thistle and consider whether Micky Mellon may be tempted by a move back to England.

01:01:11

Marc McNulty exposes Dundee United striker...

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2021/03/24

Dundee United have achieved Premiership safety but their two strikers are out of the Scotland picture, with one having his say on the team’s style of play. St Johnstone have more good times to look forward to, and Dundee have got a young star in midfield.

56:35

Dundee's play-off sweat and United/Saints' Scotland snub

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2021/03/18

Dundee fans had to swallow a dose of bitter medicine after their team was comprehensively beaten at Dens Park by Ayr United. In this week's Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss the possible implications for manager James McPake and the prospect of things changing for the better at Alloa on Friday night and beyond. Also up for discussion are the Scotland snub for Lawrence Shankland and St Johnstone's cup heroes, a Mark Ogren statement and top-six D-Day.

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