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Courier Talking Football: Dundee FC, Dundee United, St Johnstone and other east coast Scottish clubs

100 Episodes

64 minutes | Mar 22, 2023
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.
55 minutes | Mar 2, 2023
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.
53 minutes | Feb 17, 2023
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.
48 minutes | Feb 2, 2023
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.
55 minutes | Jan 13, 2023
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.
51 minutes | Dec 20, 2022
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.
73 minutes | Nov 18, 2022
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.
65 minutes | Nov 2, 2022
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.
58 minutes | Oct 26, 2022
Is dog eat dog Championship letting Dundee off the hook?
On this week's Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton talk about Dundee's up and down form and whether the uber-competitive nature of the Championship is helping them stay in touch with the league leaders. Also up for discussion are Dundee United's attempts to play their way out of trouble after their terrible start in the Premiership and whether St Johnstone are really better off than at this point last season.
65 minutes | Oct 6, 2022
Are Dundee United ’out of excuses’?
In this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee United's defeat to St Johnstone and what it could mean for the still winless Tangerines. Also up for discussion is Saints' midweek stumble at Kilmarnock, Theo Bair's first goal for the Perth side and inconsistent Dundee's Cove Rangers wobble.
69 minutes | Sep 27, 2022
The big Dundee United v St Johnstone preview as Nicky Clark and Glenn Middleton aim to prove a point
On Saturday, Dundee United and St Johnstone clash in a Premiership match of enormous importance – even this early in the season. In this week’s Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson dissect the pre-game talking points. They include – Will Liam Fox be a different manager now he’s got the United job on a permanent basis? Are the hosts likely to regret letting Nicky Clark leave? What is holding Glenn Middleton back? Which three centre-halves will Callum Davidson pick? And is this likely to be a match settled by the subs? Also on the agenda is the points 'pass mark' for Dundee’s three away games.
65 minutes | Sep 21, 2022
Are Dundee in danger of using up their losses for the season?
On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton talk about Dundee's third loss of the season - and how many more they can afford before they seriously hurt their title chances. Also up for discussion is Dundee United's ongoing head coach hunt, whether their impressive Ibrox display will seal the position for Liam Fox, St Johnstone's improving performances and unbeaten Dunfermline's impressive start under James McPake.
66 minutes | Sep 13, 2022
Is Dundee United manager hunt turning into procession for Liam Fox?
Dundee United’s managerial hunt looks increasingly like it could end at Liam Fox's door. But could a bad result at Ibrox throw a spanner in the works for the caretaker boss? In this week’s Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson read the Tannadice tea leaves and discuss who would be best-suited to assisting Fox if (or when) he officially takes over from Jack Ross. Also on the agenda are the transformative powers of Nicky Clark and Connor McLennan at St Johnstone, a Dundee team taking shape under Gary Bowyer and the worrying signs at Arbroath.
49 minutes | Aug 31, 2022
Did Dundee United player power get Jack Ross the sack?
On this week's Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Jack Ross sacking by Dundee United after just seven games. What went wrong at Tannadice to bring Ross' reign to such a rapid end, was he let down by his players and where should the Tangerines turn next?
70 minutes | Aug 23, 2022
Dundee United should ’absolutely’ sign Zander Clark to sort out goalkeeping crisis
Dundee United should waste no more time and sign Zander Clark. In this week’s Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss what needs to be done next to address an apparent goalkeeping crisis at Tannadice. Also on the agenda is the probability of ins and outs in the last week of the transfer window and the raising of the stakes for manager Jack Ross. Gary Bowyer’s bold move to allow Shaun Byrne to leave Dundee is discussed, while at St Johnstone there have been behind-the-scenes changes.
62 minutes | Aug 18, 2022
Can Dundee United trust new keepers?
On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss why Dundee United are conceding more than usual - and what's happening between the sticks at Tannadice. The guys also touch on a classy touch from Dundee manager Gary Bowyer and what sort of striker St Johnstone need to sign before the transfer window closes.
44 minutes | Aug 4, 2022
Dundee United aim for third while old problems haunt St Johnstone and Dundee
With the new season up and running, Jim Spence and Eric Nicolson look at the big early season issues and expectations for Dundee United, St Johnstone and Dundee
64 minutes | Jun 1, 2022
St Johnstone Season Review - with Stuart Cosgrove
On this special SJFC-focused edition of the Courier Talking Football podcast, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton are joined by broadcaster, author, all-round media giant (and St Johnstone super fan) Stuart Cosgrove to discuss Saints' 2021/22 campaign. From the highs of European action to the last-gasp relief of the play-offs , no stone is left unturned as our Perth trio ponder: "What on earth happened?!"
68 minutes | May 27, 2022
Dundee Season Review - with George Cran, Graeme Finnan and Patrick Barclay
On this special edition of the Courier Talking Football podcast, the Courier's Dundee FC writer George Cran is joined by Twa Teams, One Street regular Graeme Finnan and former Guardian, Independent, Sunday Telegraph and Times football writer (and proud Dundee supporter) Patrick Barclay to discuss the Dark Blues' relegation season - and how they can bounce back at the first time of asking.
59 minutes | May 20, 2022
Dundee United Season Review — with Craig Easton and Jim Spence
Dundee United are back in Europe. It hasn’t always been pretty, but rookie boss Tam Courts got the job done and the Arabs can dust off their passports for the first time in the decade. The Courier’s United reporter Alan Temple helms a look back at the 2021/22 campaign — from Courts’ contentious appointment to the incredible scenes in Dingwall — in the company of former Terrors midfielder Craig Easton and Courier columnist Jim Spence. We also have an exclusive interview with Ryan Edwards as the Tannadice skipper gives his thoughts on the past 12 months.
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