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The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast

DC Thomson
Dundee United
St Johnstone FC
Scottish Football
Dundee FC
Raith Rovers
Jim Goodwin
Football
Scottish Championship
Scottish Premiership
Derek Adams
Dundee
Scottish Cup
Celtic
Aberdeen FC
January Transfer Window
Kim Pioca
Craig Levine
Wotherspoon
St. Johnstone
Championship

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

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Latest Episodes

St Johnstone bossed possession and territory against Raith Rovers but could not find a way to goal. There was a disgruntled fan reaction to Saints' third goalless draw of the season at home, but was it justified? On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Co... more

An ignominious Scottish Cup exit has turned a critical spotlight on St Johnstone, even though they are still top of the Championship. In this week’s Spoony Chop, Eric Nicolson and Stuart Cosgrove get to the heart of the problems that need corrected a... more

After St Johnstone's disappointing loss to Partick Thistle in their top-of-the-Championship clash, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton assess what went wrong at Firhill, how many Thistle victories referee Don Robertson has overseen and w... more

St Johnstone successfully negotiated a tricky contest with Queen's Park to ensure they will face title rivals Partick Thistle with a six-point lead at the top of the Championship. What went well against the Spiders and what was not so good? Was the p... more

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Recent Guests

Colin McCredie
A celebrity fan of St Johnstone FC
Episode: Easter Road horror show a one-off? w/ guest Colin McCredie
Stan Harris
Former St. Johnstone CEO, Vice Chairman
St. Johnstone FC
Episode: The Houston Four, with Stan Harris
Ryan McGowan
Current footballer and former player for St Johnstone FC
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Episode: Keeping the Faith, with special guest Ryan McGowan
Jim McInally
Dundee United legend and former player
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Episode: Dundee United prove doubters wrong, with special guest Jim McInally

Hosts

Eric Nicholson
Host with experience covering St. Johnstone FC, sharing insights and analyses on the team's performances and challenges.
Stuart Cosgrove
Co-host and football analyst known for his keen insights into Scottish football and enthusiasm for St. Johnstone FC.
Sean Hamilton
Co-host known for his engaging commentary and humorous take on local football dynamics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • A dumb move

    Just tuned in interestedly to listen to the podcast to hear the views after Round 1 of the new 24-25 season.

    Disappointed to find the old podcast has been ‘hi-jacked’ and is even more insular than before, only focusing on the 2 Dundee teams - they’ve dropped St Johnstone!

    My biggest gripe with the previous show was that its coverage largely neglected Fife and Angus clubs under the Courier’s publication catchment…now it’s shrunk even further!!

    I will be unsubscribing from this podcast now, and... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Saltire CC
    Australiaa year ago
  • Anti United Podcast

    None of them go to United games each week, the presenter didn’t even acknowledged he has never seen United this Season but feels empowered to run the rule over the squad and who is not good enough. Joke podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tango83
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Anti United Podcast

    None of them go to United games each week, the presenter didn’t even watch the full Raith v United game live on TV.

    A total joke of a podcast for United fans who have the biggest support in the area by far.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tango83
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Terrible audio

    Decent podcast and Jim adds a bit of insight from his time at United but my god the sound mixing is atrocious! I’m sure a bit of it is Jim muttering but at times it’s genuinely hard to hear a word he’s saying. PLEASE even out the volume of the voices and make the whole podcast at least 20% louder because what should be a good listen is absolutely ruined right now

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MAve8
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Anti United Podcast

    United have by far the biggest support out of the 3 teams. United Airdrie had significantly more fans than the St Johnstone Dundee game but this shower can’t report properly on the game. A token 8 minutes or so is a disgrace

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tango83
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Overall, the podcast is viewed positively for its community focus and engaging hosts, though technical aspects like audio quality have received mixed feedback.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth knowledge and passionate discussion of local football, particularly the nuances of St Johnstone FC's performances.
There are criticisms regarding perceived biases and the infrequency of coverage for other local teams, highlighting frustration among some listeners.

Chart Rankings

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#130
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Apple Podcasts
#183
New Zealand/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#211
Ireland/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#217
Belgium/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

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Invincible No More
Q: What does the manager need to change going into the next game?
There's a need for tactical adjustments to address weaknesses highlighted by the Arbroath game, focusing on energy and aggression from players.
Invincible No More
Q: Was it as simple as in that second half that Arbroath were a bit more up for it?
Certainly, in the second half, Arbroath showed more aggression and commitment, pressing St Johnstone effectively and exploiting their lack of urgency.
A live Q & A with Jim Goodwin
Q: How do you assess the campaign so far, particularly in the context of the massive rebuild that you had to do over the close season?
Jim reflected on the challenges of rebuilding after relegation, balancing the budget, and the efforts made behind the scenes to strengthen the squad and maintain competitiveness.
A live Q & A with Jim Goodwin
Q: How are things ahead of the Wraith Rovers game?
Jim highlighted it as a massive game, noting that both teams are in good form, and he's focused on maintaining their unbeaten status in the league.

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