HeyJaredThe Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast
The Courier’s sports writers and guests discuss the latest goings-on in Scottish football. But there’s no Celtic and Rangers obsession here — we focus on St Johnstone.
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The Perth Pack Podcast (opens the original)
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St Johnstone entered the extended international break off the back of a heartening draw with Falkirk, achieved despite playing most of the second half with 10 men. But it could prove costly. How serious is Zach Mitchell's injury? What will Simo Valakari do upon the return to action if both he and Cheick Diabate (who will be suspended) are missing? And what do we want to see from Saints when the Premiership resumes?
Good Headaches (opens the original)
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St Johnstone performed admirably in defeat to Celtic. But what did the performance tell us about Simo Valakari's side. And who impressed in particular? On this week's 'Spoony Chop', Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton unpack the loss to the Hoops and look ahead to the weekend's meeting with Falkirk.
Looking the Part (opens the original)
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St Johnstone enjoyed a four-point week thanks to a draw with Dundee and a win over Hibs. What did those two performances tell us about Saints' Premiership credentials? And what might Simo Valakari's approach be to the visit of Celtic to McDiarmid Park? Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton ponder a pleasing week in the latest 'Spoony Chop', the importance of centre-backs to Saints' system and the Perth side's youth development output.
Cut Out the Mistakes (opens the original)
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St Johnstone gave a good account of themselves in defeat to Hearts, turning in a second half performance that has drawn admiration. But as in previous Premiership matches, a Saints mistake resulted in a goal for the opposition. On this week's 'Spoony Chop', Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss the defeat at Tynecastle, Wednesday's trip to face Dundee and what's still needed before the transfer window shuts.
Stopping Josh McPake (opens the original)
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After a three-week lay-off, St Johnstone are back in action this coming weekend against Hearts. After a slow start with the Jambos, Josh McPake is emerging as a real threat in Gorgie. So how should Saints go about stopping him - and his team-mates - at Tynecastle? On the latest 'Spoony Chop', Stuart Cosgrove, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss what lies in wait in the capital, plus the signings of Enes Alic and Danny Schmidt.
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