Courier Talking Football

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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