Courier Talking Football

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 and Dundee's top six credentials.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 each side now needs to ensure their Premiership survival.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.