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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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01:05:38

Who will St Johnstone turn to as Dundee climb table...

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2023/10/31

St Johnstone sacked Steven MacLean as manager after their 4-0 loss to St Mirren. Who should the Perth club turn to next? And is the priority Premiership survival or building for the future? On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Saints' options, Dundee's push up the table and United continuing to impress in their promotion push.

01:01:18

Dundee United ’juggernaut’ gathers pace as Dundee &...

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2023/10/23

Dundee United swatted aside Partick Thistle to further enhance their title credentials ahead of Friday night's clash with Arbroath. On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton talk unlikely goal machine Kevin Holt's hat-trick, Dundee's chances of surging up the Premiership and St Johnstone being just a returning striker or two away from being a team on the rise.

01:01:18

Do table-topping Dundee United have even more to give?

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2023/10/09

Dundee United remain unbeaten in the Championship after fighting back to claim a draw in their top-of-the-table clash with Raith Rovers. But can they get even better? Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and George Cran discuss this, Louis Moult the goal machine, St Johnstone giving supporters - and their manager - hope and Dundee owners' Tim Keyes and John Nelms' purchase of Dens Park.

01:01:18

Two-goal Tony Watt gives Jim Goodwin ’number 9’...

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2023/10/02

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

55:00

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

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2023/09/26

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

01:00:03

Dundee’s Tony Docherty v Kilmarnock’s Derek McInnes:...

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2023/09/18

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

01:01:08

Can Dundee United go unbeaten in Championship?

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2023/09/11

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

53:25

Is Owen Beck the next Andy Robertson?

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2023/09/04

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.

01:03:21

’Human error’ helps Dundee as points roll in for...

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2023/08/29

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.

01:01:12

The St Johnstone transfer ’gamble’ Steven MacLean was...

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2023/08/22

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.

01:00:24

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

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2023/08/14

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.

01:02:35

Could Louis Moult surpass Lawrence Shankland at...

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2023/08/08

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.

01:03:01

The big new season preview for St Johnstone, Dundee...

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2023/07/31

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

01:07:33

Dundee under construction, St Johnstone for sale,...

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2023/06/08

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.

01:02:55

New managers to perform squad surgery at Dundee,...

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2023/06/01

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.

45:56

Missing out on managerial target No. 1 is no disaster...

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2023/05/18

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.

58:57

Dundee FC - what next?

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2023/05/09

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

59:56

Are Dundee FINALLY in Championship driver’s seat?

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2023/04/05

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.

01:04:13

Has Jim Goodwin boosted Dundee United safety hopes?...

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2023/03/22

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.

55:20

The Jim Spence-Mark Ogren phone call that sheds light...

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2023/03/02

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.

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