In this week’s Courier Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence and Eric Nicolson assess why the Dundee manager is perfectly suited to his Dens Park job, discuss the squad changes Jim Goodwin will need to make at Tannadice over the summer and the improvements needed for St Johnstone to stay in the Premiership.…

The Dens Park playing surface held up better than the Dundee team last weekend. On this week’s Courier Talking Football Jim Spence, Craig Cairns and Eric Nicolson discuss what will need to be done at Dens to sort out the playing surface and what needs to be done to get over the line as the Premiership split looms large.…

Dundee United emerged from their biggest game of the season so far as 2-0 winners over title rivals Raith Rovers. On this week's Courier Talking Football, Sean Hamilton, Jim Spence and special guest, United legend and ex-Dundee star Jim McInally, discuss the Tangerines standing up to pressure and Dundee's move into the Premiership's top six after t…

The Championship title race is incredibly tight going into the biggest game of Dundee United and Raith Rovers' season so far. The pressure on both sides at Tannadice on Saturday will be collossal and, on this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and special guest Lee Wilkie discuss who might cope better, Dundee targeting three…

Reports have linked English Premier League sides Brentford and Brighton with a possible new stake in Dundee United. On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss the possibility of owner Mark Ogren diluting his Tannadice shareholding, another rain-related postponement at Dundee and St Johnstone's chanc…

Dundee face the Premiership's crisis club Aberdeen as the race for the top six hots up for Tony Docherty's side. On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss how every point is potentially massive for the Dark Blues, St Johnstone's lack of matches around their weekend meeting with Celtic, Dundee Unite…

Both Dundee United and Raith Rovers stumbled over chances to put daylight between themselves and their challenger over the weekend. Is the pressure getting too much for the Championship title rivals? On this weeks' Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton talk about the Tangerines' title bid, Dundee's move to tie up sta…

Jim Goodwin handed Mathew Cudjoe a rare start against Queen's Park - and Dundee United emerged victorious. On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss a roll of the dice by United's boss, with Cudjoe and Miller Thomson both benefiting, what constitutes success for Dundee this season and worrying tren…

Dundee United missed their big chance to all-but secure the Championship title by losing at Raith Rovers. On this week's Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss the big tests to come for the Tangerines, HUGE news at St Johnstone as owner Geoff Brown enters sale talks with a possible US buyer and Dundee's strengthening …

Whether or not Dundee v St Johnstone can be called a Tayside derby is a matter of debate. But Sunday's clash between the sides at Dens certainly had the energy and controversy of a derby match. On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss the Dark Blues' victory, another VAR talking point and the fall…

Dundee's winter recruitment has seen them exit January stronger than they entered it. After their emphatic win over Livingston, a point in Aberdeen and another performance in which they showed they can hurt Hearts, should Tony Docherty's Dark Blues be recalibrating their ambitions for the season? On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence,…

After Dundee and Burnley's owners formalised their link, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss the ramifications, including Burnley chief Alan Pace's comments about taking a potential stake in the Dark Blues. Also up for discussion this week, St Johnstone's under par Scottish Cup display at Airdrie and Dundee United's opportunity to s…

The Courier Talking Football returns after its festive break with plenty leftover chestnuts to roast over a red hot open fire. Providing the heat this week - Dundee United's big financial losses, Dundee's new stadium plan and whether either could have any effect on the other going forward. United's re-ascent of the Championship and signing of St Jo…

Dundee United find themselves playing catch up in the Championship after Raith Rovers' victory at Tannadice. But could a couple of shrewd January signings turn the tide in their favour? On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss a big week in the Championship for United, Dundee's tantrum-sparking la…

Join host, Alan Temple for a live Q & A event with Dundee United, manager Jim Goodwin that took place on the 12th of December at DC Thomson HQ in Dundee.بقلم DC Thomson

Dundee United welcome Raith Rovers to Tannadice on Saturday for the biggest game of the Championship season so far - and fans are likely to be in for a thrilling contest. On this week's Courier Talking Football, the panel discuss the Tangerines' chances against Ian Murray's never-say-die Fifers, more Dundee VAR pain and St Johnstone owner Geoff Bro…

Yet another last-gasp win has given Raith Rovers the chance to leapfrog Dundee United at the top of the Championship. Ahead of a massive few weeks for Dundee United, Courier Talking Football digs into the Tangerines' requirement to get back to winning ways, Raith's title credentials, a painful - yet encouraging - Dundee showing at Motherwell and fu…

After a second successive shock cup defeat, Dundee United fans are getting edgy. But should they be? On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, George Cran and Sean Hamilton discuss the Tangerines' knockout wobbles, what Dundee supporters can take from their side's narrow loss to Hibs, Craig Levein's first taste of defeat as St Johnstone …

Dundee United may have crashed out of the SPFL Trust Trophy to Falkirk - but does it matter? On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss how the Tangerines' boss should react to his side's first proper stumble since the summer. Also up for discussion: Dundee's chances of putting distance between them…

Dundee's 4-0 win over St Mirren came via a performance the Dark Blues have been threatening all year. Are they now in European contention? On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss this, Dundee United and Raith Rovers' shared late goal ability and St Johnstone's first win of the Craig Levein era.…

One of the biggest managerial names in the Scottish game is back in the dugout with St Johnstone. On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton talk Craig Levein at St Johnstone, Dundee's chances of making a statement against St Mirren and Dundee United staying unbeaten against Duncan Ferguson's Inverness.…

St Johnstone sacked Steven MacLean as manager after their 4-0 loss to St Mirren. Who should the Perth club turn to next? And is the priority Premiership survival or building for the future? On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Saints' options, Dundee's push up the table and United continuing t…

Dundee United swatted aside Partick Thistle to further enhance their title credentials ahead of Friday night's clash with Arbroath. On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton talk unlikely goal machine Kevin Holt's hat-trick, Dundee's chances of surging up the Premiership and St Johnstone being just a retur…

Dundee United remain unbeaten in the Championship after fighting back to claim a draw in their top-of-the-table clash with Raith Rovers. But can they get even better? Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and George Cran discuss this, Louis Moult the goal machine, St Johnstone giving supporters - and their manager - hope and Dundee owners' Tim Keyes and John N…

Tony Watt took advantage of Louis Moult's injury to stake his claim for ownership of Dundee United's 'number 9' spot with a double against Queen's Park. But should he keep it if Moult is fit for next week's huge clash with Raith Rovers? On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss this, United's styli…

St Johnstone’s loss at Hibs was a big downer for Perth fans – but their next game against Livingston looks potentially season defining, even at this early stage. This week, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss whether they can drag themselves off the foot of the Premiership, Dundee’s chances of a win at Hibs, Tony Watt’s chance to sh…

Dundee boss Tony Docherty and Kilmarnock manager were a partnership for years. On Saturday they will go head-to-head for the first time when their respective teams meet at Dens Park. But to which of the old pals does the result matter more? On this week’s Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss that juicy chest…

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…

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.بقلم DC Thomson

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.بقلم DC Thomson

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.بقلم DC Thomson

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.بقلم DC Thomson

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.بقلم DC Thomson

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

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.بقلم DC Thomson

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 S…

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 youn…

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 …

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.بقلم DC Thomson

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 T…

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 Nicol…

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.بقلم DC Thomson

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 like…

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 re…

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 …

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…

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 basi…