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Taylor Steven been called up for Scotlands U21s.

Simo in Courier saying Lloyd and Mallan in contention for squad places this weekend

Its why the youth teams are so important. Generally bring through players with some form of bond with the club and it can help keep them here longer. Even if they end up just being a squad player its more than worth having them break through and play a part.

I for one have not missed VAR this season. Going back to the very early discussions of VAR back in the 90s or 2000s, when it was simply referred to as "goal-line technology", it was a good idea in principle. When it was supposed to literally be a camera on the goal line to determine whether the ball crossed the line enough to constitute a goal. VAR is so far beyond goal-line technology that it has ripped the arse right out of the game. Makenzie's goal in the semi Vs Celtic being a prime example. Decisions like that, where the ref saw an incident and waved play on, only to be overruled by people watching the game remotely should have no place in the game. There are so, so many more examples of why VAR sucks, and they far outweigh the benefits of having it.

Moves have already been made to give Valakari a new deal, with significant progress made while the Saints chairman has been in Scotland over the last few days. And Webb is optimistic about an imminent conclusion to those talks. “There’s no doubt that Simo has impressed everyone,” he said. “He’s a big part of the community in Perth. “The results on the pitch are now aligned with his character, his devotion to our fan base and the community.

Nights like last night make you appreciate how special the club we all support is. Alistair Blair’s intros about the inductees and then Sandy McLarens son talking about his pride at what Sandy achieved in the game, Jimmy Donaldson being so emotional about being inducted and talking about playing Real Madrid and our other European adventures, Alistair Stevenson talking about the players he has brought through, Tommy talking about the success we had during his tenure and Ando talking about that goal and special times during his career with us. Tommy certainly hasn’t lost any of his fire or passion for Saints! Had a wee pop at Neil McCann and the Kilmarnock board for old times sake!

In season 1994/95 George O'Boyle had two hat tricks and Alan Morgan scored 3 in a friendly. In season 1985/6, Willie Brown, Jim Morton and Thoms all scored hat tricks . Much further back in 1955, Ian Rodger and Billy Steel each had a hat trick in a 7-1 win over Hamilton Accies.

Aye, I don't think we'll ever see a player at a club now who is there long enough to receive a testimonial. The game is all the worse for it in my opinion - without long serving players, I feel there is a lack of club identity and player identity with the fans. Whilst I know it wasn't done for this reason, it's just as well we have names on the back of shirts now. The days of being able to name next week's starting 11 five minutes after the current game finishes are gone. I saw a documentary recently about continental agents - the quote "we'll sign a contract for five years but we'll be looking to move you on in two" shows the mentality and lack of "loyalty" if that's the right word, in the game today. Players (agents) seeking to safeguard themselves with a 5 year deal, signing a contract to do so, in the knowledge they do not intend to honour the terms of it. Don't get me wrong, the days where the clubs "owned" the players were just as bad in the opposite direction, surely there must be a mid point? Old man, good old days, things were better... etc etc rant over!

I agree the little fuqers need a good kicking apart fae that they are braw lads pack rool

Ahoy Folks, We're putting on a charity event tomorrow. It's aimed at Pars but we have a Q&A with Martin Hardie which may be of interested to Saints supporters. Free entry with away fans and kids welcome. Cheers AASC

https://www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk/news/article/tickets-on-sale-an-evening-with-paul-cherry/

Jeannie McColl

An absolute hero. Loved watching George.

Simo strikes me as being a listener, so any time spent in the company of the most successful manager in Saints history, must be a good thing.

This is a really interesting interview forThe Scottish Football Union with Adam Webb, about what Scotland can learn from the USA about fan engagement. https://www.thesfu.co.uk/post/what-can-scotland-learn-from-the-usa-about-fan-engagement PS - as you'll see from the SFU website, whoever designed it seems to be a Saints' fan. Please do sign up at the Join Us button on the home page. We have over 92,500 affiliated members and are really influential at Hampden (watch out for more in the coming months about alcohol in grounds).

Our game v Cove is confirmed as the Saturday 3pm ko. Saints will notify ticket prices and date of sale asap.

Wasn't at the HOF , but pleased to see a former work colleague Garrow, accept his Dad's (Sandy McLaren) award.

I found yesterday a really entertaining game, 2-2, yes the ref was rubbish to us last 10 mins or so, Dunfermline fans also booed him off for his first half performance. Nobodys mentioned it yet but am I only one who would have preferred FCU hadn’t covered us all in stinking smoke and let us watch first 2/3 mins of match, yep you make noise guys but it’s not all about you. My second thought, didn’t see any Police in the ground, we must play the Police a small fortune for our games, how do Dunfermline get away with none. ( not 100% sure none but I never saw Police til after game)

Thrown away by Valakari, really. Game was won until he started throwing subs at it who made us worse then changing the shape which just highlighted them. Ikpeazu for Sidibeh has pretty much always made us much worse so ive zero idea why he done it with how the game was going. A back 3 where players all step up, away to Dunfermline who'll go high tempo/high press, and he puts an immobile lump up front on who's own who does nothing but give away a couple of fouls and let CBs walk into midfield unchallenged.

Partick result takes the pressure off but it should have been better. Goalies blunder and a couple of misses by ex wonder kid Jake Hastie who Rangers paid £350,000 and never played him.

It's a spoiler, I know, but a great interview with Amy "Sellick" Canavan from 4 years ago - some great Saints stories in there. I'd advise avoiding this if you plan to attend the evening. Having said that, I suspect I remember some Cher stories that he's forgotten about 😁 my ticket is bought.

https://www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk/news/article/reghan-tumilty-movember-fundraiser/

I thought Ross WAS 12 🤷‍♀️ 😂 🤣

Was some day. Never left the top of the table after that.

The Elizabethan. 👍

Because Dallas is not fit to referee games now ,he is on VAR regularly and the younger refs are not going to disagree with his decision. And yes it would be worth staying in championship to be free of VAR and able to celebrate a goal without standing there waiting to see if VAR saw what they thought was a foul in the build up 10 minutes earlier.

Well, he was at the game on Saturday and Simo and Tommy appear to have got on well. Simo Valakari a 'better' St Johnstone boss after Tommy Wright chat

Simo Valakari reveals why chat with St Johnstone legend Tommy Wright made him a ‘better manager’ https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/st-johnstone/5365627/st-johnstone-tommy-wright-simo-valakari-managers/

Received an email saying they need to source a new tiler which has resulted in an unexpected delay in the installation.

After the trials and tribulations of Sunday's league cup semi final , just wondering if anyone is missing VAR this season ? Me personally,I have really enjoyed the games without VAR.

Some photos up here https://www.ppapix.com/gallery/St-Johnstone-Hall-of-Fame-2025/G0000GgVtQcYpZho/C0000GVAcobPamIM

What impressed me about Adama on Saturday was his football brain. After being fouled on the half way line he took a quick free kick and headed for the box for the return. All 3 goals were excellent.

Just asking for about 65000 people does he have any Scottish blood.

Braw and no

Ye'll never be an Eric Nicholson SLF - your post HOF report is sorely lacking in detail.... 😂 and the word count is disappointingly low 🤣 🤷‍♀️

Don’t agree . wullie deserves the stand named after him period.

There should be a statue somewhere of Tommy booting Jackie MacNamara in the baws.