Sean Hamilton
@seanhamsport.bsky.social
Head of Sport at 'The Courier'. Associate bletherer on 'The Spoony Chop' St Johnstone podcast. I've got Joy Division oven gloves. Futba!
Email: shamilton@dcthomson.co.uk
Email: shamilton@dcthomson.co.uk
🆕The Spoony Chop - Episode 8: Simo, You Can Drive My Car
This week's @thecouriersport.bsky.social St Johnstone podcast, with Stuart Cosgrove, @ericnicolson.bsky.social and myself is now live at the usual places.
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This week's @thecouriersport.bsky.social St Johnstone podcast, with Stuart Cosgrove, @ericnicolson.bsky.social and myself is now live at the usual places.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…
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December 17, 2024 at 12:18 PM
🆕The Spoony Chop - Episode 8: Simo, You Can Drive My Car
This week's @thecouriersport.bsky.social St Johnstone podcast, with Stuart Cosgrove, @ericnicolson.bsky.social and myself is now live at the usual places.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gjDydFL1
This week's @thecouriersport.bsky.social St Johnstone podcast, with Stuart Cosgrove, @ericnicolson.bsky.social and myself is now live at the usual places.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gjDydFL1
Reposted by Sean Hamilton
St Johnstone unveil new Taylor Swift-inspired charity third kit
St Johnstone unveil new Taylor Swift-inspired charity third kit
A local fashion designer has created the strip.
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December 10, 2024 at 6:04 PM
St Johnstone unveil new Taylor Swift-inspired charity third kit
🆕The Spoony Chop - Episode 7: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Sven Sprangler?
This week's @thecouriersport.bsky.social St Johnstone podcast, with @ericnicolson.bsky.social, Stuart Cosgrove and myself is live.
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This week's @thecouriersport.bsky.social St Johnstone podcast, with @ericnicolson.bsky.social, Stuart Cosgrove and myself is live.
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Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gjDydF...
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December 10, 2024 at 1:44 PM
🆕The Spoony Chop - Episode 7: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Sven Sprangler?
This week's @thecouriersport.bsky.social St Johnstone podcast, with @ericnicolson.bsky.social, Stuart Cosgrove and myself is live.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gjDydF...
This week's @thecouriersport.bsky.social St Johnstone podcast, with @ericnicolson.bsky.social, Stuart Cosgrove and myself is live.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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🆕Blow for St Johnstone as Sven Sprangler suspended for weekend clash with St Mirren.
All the details courtesy of @ericnicolson.bsky.social
All the details courtesy of @ericnicolson.bsky.social
Why St Johnstone star Sven Sprangler will miss St Mirren game and not the match after
Why St Johnstone star Sven Sprangler will miss St Mirren game and not the match after
The Perth midfielder picked up his sixth yellow card of the season against Aberdeen.
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December 9, 2024 at 4:41 PM
🆕Blow for St Johnstone as Sven Sprangler suspended for weekend clash with St Mirren.
All the details courtesy of @ericnicolson.bsky.social
All the details courtesy of @ericnicolson.bsky.social
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🆕St Johnstone talking points from Pittodrie - and a performance that illustrated how much progress has been made in less than 10 weeks under Simo Valakari.
3 St Johnstone talking points from Aberdeen draw as Nicky Clark midfield rebirth hailed
3 St Johnstone talking points from Aberdeen draw as Nicky Clark midfield rebirth hailed
Saints impressed in difficult conditions at Pittodrie.
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December 8, 2024 at 5:10 PM
🆕St Johnstone talking points from Pittodrie - and a performance that illustrated how much progress has been made in less than 10 weeks under Simo Valakari.
🆕Kyle Cameron is optimistic about St Johnstone’s prospects this season.
He’s also an open book on losing the captaincy to Nicky Clark, who he’s backing as the ideal skipper.
He’s also an open book on losing the captaincy to Nicky Clark, who he’s backing as the ideal skipper.
Kyle Cameron: St Johnstone star discusses captaincy switch, life under Simo Valakari and ‘looking up’ Premiership table
Kyle Cameron: St Johnstone star discusses captaincy switch, life under Simo Valakari and ‘looking up’ Premiership table
Cameron returned to the Saints starting XI against Aberdeen.
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December 9, 2024 at 12:58 PM
🆕Kyle Cameron is optimistic about St Johnstone’s prospects this season.
He’s also an open book on losing the captaincy to Nicky Clark, who he’s backing as the ideal skipper.
He’s also an open book on losing the captaincy to Nicky Clark, who he’s backing as the ideal skipper.
🆕St Johnstone talking points from Pittodrie - and a performance that illustrated how much progress has been made in less than 10 weeks under Simo Valakari.
3 St Johnstone talking points from Aberdeen draw as Nicky Clark midfield rebirth hailed
3 St Johnstone talking points from Aberdeen draw as Nicky Clark midfield rebirth hailed
Saints impressed in difficult conditions at Pittodrie.
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December 8, 2024 at 5:10 PM
🆕St Johnstone talking points from Pittodrie - and a performance that illustrated how much progress has been made in less than 10 weeks under Simo Valakari.
Just parked up at Pittodrie for Aberdeen v St Johnstone. Conditions best described as “macabre”.
December 7, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Just parked up at Pittodrie for Aberdeen v St Johnstone. Conditions best described as “macabre”.
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‘Grateful’ St Johnstone star Sven Sprangler hails Simo Valakari effect
‘Grateful’ St Johnstone star Sven Sprangler hails Simo Valakari effect
The Austrian midfielder has started every game since Valakari took charge in Perth.
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December 7, 2024 at 7:06 AM
‘Grateful’ St Johnstone star Sven Sprangler hails Simo Valakari effect
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St Johnstone to face Aberdeen without recognised left-back as manager ponders ‘options’
St Johnstone to face Aberdeen without recognised left-back as manager ponders ‘options’
Andre Raymond has not recovered from an injury sustained against Rangers last weekend.
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December 6, 2024 at 10:37 PM
St Johnstone to face Aberdeen without recognised left-back as manager ponders ‘options’
Friday re-up for this week's Spoony Chop.
@thecouriersport.bsky.social's St Johnstone FC podcast.
Episode 6: Jack Sanders' Ceiling.
Dive in. Luxuriate. Then remember you support St Johnstone and start stressing tf out about who should start up front in Aberdeen.
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@thecouriersport.bsky.social's St Johnstone FC podcast.
Episode 6: Jack Sanders' Ceiling.
Dive in. Luxuriate. Then remember you support St Johnstone and start stressing tf out about who should start up front in Aberdeen.
lnk.to/CfrG0b
The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast
The Courier’s sports writers and guests discuss the latest goings-on in Scottish football. But there’s no Celtic and Rangers obsession here — we focus on St Johnstone.
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December 6, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Friday re-up for this week's Spoony Chop.
@thecouriersport.bsky.social's St Johnstone FC podcast.
Episode 6: Jack Sanders' Ceiling.
Dive in. Luxuriate. Then remember you support St Johnstone and start stressing tf out about who should start up front in Aberdeen.
lnk.to/CfrG0b
@thecouriersport.bsky.social's St Johnstone FC podcast.
Episode 6: Jack Sanders' Ceiling.
Dive in. Luxuriate. Then remember you support St Johnstone and start stressing tf out about who should start up front in Aberdeen.
lnk.to/CfrG0b
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St Johnstone will move players out in January to facilitate new signings – but manager insists no decisions made
St Johnstone will move players out in January to facilitate new signings – but manager insists no decisions made
Saints boss Simo Valakari is keen to reshape his squad when the transfer window opens.
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December 5, 2024 at 10:38 PM
St Johnstone will move players out in January to facilitate new signings – but manager insists no decisions made
One to keep an eye on between now and the end of the week…
St Johnstone face new injury fear for Aberdeen trip as star’s stitches v Rangers revealed
St Johnstone face new injury fear for Aberdeen trip as star’s stitches v Rangers revealed
Simo Valakari discussed his side's recovery from their weekend clash with the Gers.
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December 5, 2024 at 9:30 AM
One to keep an eye on between now and the end of the week…
🆕Matt Smith sought a conversation with Simo Valakari after two matches as an unused sub.
The St Johnstone manager’s message to the midfielder was clear.
The St Johnstone manager’s message to the midfielder was clear.
Simo Valakari reveals emphatic response to Matt Smith after benched St Johnstone star sought answers on future
Simo Valakari reveals emphatic response to Matt Smith after benched St Johnstone star sought answers on future
The Saints midfielder knocked on Valakari's door after finding himself an unused substitute in back-to-back matches.
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December 5, 2024 at 9:29 AM
🆕Matt Smith sought a conversation with Simo Valakari after two matches as an unused sub.
The St Johnstone manager’s message to the midfielder was clear.
The St Johnstone manager’s message to the midfielder was clear.
🆕The Spoony Chop - Episode 6: Jack Sanders' Ceiling
Latest @thecouriersport St Johnstone podcast is live @ usual places, w/ @C_ENicolson and myself.
☑️THAT first 20 mins against Rangers
☑️Jack Sanders' sexy football
☑️Who starts up-top v Aberdeen?
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Latest @thecouriersport St Johnstone podcast is live @ usual places, w/ @C_ENicolson and myself.
☑️THAT first 20 mins against Rangers
☑️Jack Sanders' sexy football
☑️Who starts up-top v Aberdeen?
lnk.to/CfrG0b
The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast
The Courier’s sports writers and guests discuss the latest goings-on in Scottish football. But there’s no Celtic and Rangers obsession here — we focus on St Johnstone.
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December 4, 2024 at 3:42 PM
🆕The Spoony Chop - Episode 6: Jack Sanders' Ceiling
Latest @thecouriersport St Johnstone podcast is live @ usual places, w/ @C_ENicolson and myself.
☑️THAT first 20 mins against Rangers
☑️Jack Sanders' sexy football
☑️Who starts up-top v Aberdeen?
lnk.to/CfrG0b
Latest @thecouriersport St Johnstone podcast is live @ usual places, w/ @C_ENicolson and myself.
☑️THAT first 20 mins against Rangers
☑️Jack Sanders' sexy football
☑️Who starts up-top v Aberdeen?
lnk.to/CfrG0b
Yeah, I’d say that’s an appropriately wary reaction, Jim.
Also… how does this man, who is nine years older than I am, somehow look nine years younger than I do?
Witchcraft.
Also… how does this man, who is nine years older than I am, somehow look nine years younger than I do?
Witchcraft.
December 4, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Yeah, I’d say that’s an appropriately wary reaction, Jim.
Also… how does this man, who is nine years older than I am, somehow look nine years younger than I do?
Witchcraft.
Also… how does this man, who is nine years older than I am, somehow look nine years younger than I do?
Witchcraft.
This week’s Spoony Chop has had to be pushed back 24 hours, but fear not, it will be recorded tomorrow morning and go live ASAP after that.
Keep your eyes/ears peeled Wednesday lunchtime-ish.
Until then, apologies for the inconvenience.
Keep your eyes/ears peeled Wednesday lunchtime-ish.
Until then, apologies for the inconvenience.
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December 3, 2024 at 4:49 PM
This week’s Spoony Chop has had to be pushed back 24 hours, but fear not, it will be recorded tomorrow morning and go live ASAP after that.
Keep your eyes/ears peeled Wednesday lunchtime-ish.
Until then, apologies for the inconvenience.
Keep your eyes/ears peeled Wednesday lunchtime-ish.
Until then, apologies for the inconvenience.
🆕 The Colonel discusses St Johnstone’s progress under Simo Valakari, his partnership with Bozo Mikulic and being a footballing centre half.
Jack Sanders: St Johnstone are better team under Simo Valakari
Jack Sanders: St Johnstone are better team under Simo Valakari
Sanders was at pains not to be seen to disrespect former boss Craig Levein when talking up Saints' new approach.
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December 3, 2024 at 9:09 AM
🆕 The Colonel discusses St Johnstone’s progress under Simo Valakari, his partnership with Bozo Mikulic and being a footballing centre half.
Jack Sanders is looking ever more comfortable in St Johnstone’s developing defence.
Two games next to Bozo Mikulic, one own-goal conceded.
And those forward runs… there’s more to this guy than meets the eye.
Two games next to Bozo Mikulic, one own-goal conceded.
And those forward runs… there’s more to this guy than meets the eye.
3 St Johnstone talking points as Jack Sanders hits stride in ‘game of contrasts’ Rangers defeat
3 St Johnstone talking points as Jack Sanders hits stride in ‘game of contrasts’ Rangers defeat
Saints started well against the Gers - but fell out of the contest as an attacking force as it progressed.
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December 2, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Jack Sanders is looking ever more comfortable in St Johnstone’s developing defence.
Two games next to Bozo Mikulic, one own-goal conceded.
And those forward runs… there’s more to this guy than meets the eye.
Two games next to Bozo Mikulic, one own-goal conceded.
And those forward runs… there’s more to this guy than meets the eye.
Simo Valakari praised St Johnstone’s effort and desire in defeat to Rangers.
Suspect Saints’ very good performance in the first 20/25 mins suggests the kind of identity the manager wants to create.
Work to do in January to get the squad where it needs to be. As we already knew.
Suspect Saints’ very good performance in the first 20/25 mins suggests the kind of identity the manager wants to create.
Work to do in January to get the squad where it needs to be. As we already knew.
St Johnstone boss hails ‘heart and soul’ of stars as Perth side edged out by Rangers
St Johnstone boss hails ‘heart and soul’ of stars as Perth side edged out by Rangers
Simo Valakari felt his team did not lack effort or desire against the Gers.
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December 1, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Simo Valakari praised St Johnstone’s effort and desire in defeat to Rangers.
Suspect Saints’ very good performance in the first 20/25 mins suggests the kind of identity the manager wants to create.
Work to do in January to get the squad where it needs to be. As we already knew.
Suspect Saints’ very good performance in the first 20/25 mins suggests the kind of identity the manager wants to create.
Work to do in January to get the squad where it needs to be. As we already knew.
Simo no stranger to upsetting Rangers.
Here he is offering memories from his playing days of two big wins over the Gers, plus an explanation of what Saints must do against them on Sunday.
Here he is offering memories from his playing days of two big wins over the Gers, plus an explanation of what Saints must do against them on Sunday.
Simo Valakari recalls wrecking Rangers’ 9-in-a-row party as St Johnstone boss prepares for Gers dugout test
Simo Valakari recalls wrecking Rangers’ 9-in-a-row party as St Johnstone boss prepares for Gers dugout test
The Saints boss knows all about upsetting the odds against the Ibrox side.
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November 29, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Simo no stranger to upsetting Rangers.
Here he is offering memories from his playing days of two big wins over the Gers, plus an explanation of what Saints must do against them on Sunday.
Here he is offering memories from his playing days of two big wins over the Gers, plus an explanation of what Saints must do against them on Sunday.
🆕Bozo Mikulic impressed on his St Johnstone debut - and his manager knows there's even better to come.
Simo Valakari speaks well here about the Croatian defender's top traits, plus one element of his game to be improved.
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Simo Valakari speaks well here about the Croatian defender's top traits, plus one element of his game to be improved.
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Bozo Mikulic: St Johnstone boss highlights 5 strengths - and 1 area for improvement - as defender makes immediate impression
Mikulic impressed on his full Saints debut against Kilmarnock.
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November 28, 2024 at 10:19 AM
🆕Bozo Mikulic impressed on his St Johnstone debut - and his manager knows there's even better to come.
Simo Valakari speaks well here about the Croatian defender's top traits, plus one element of his game to be improved.
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Simo Valakari speaks well here about the Croatian defender's top traits, plus one element of his game to be improved.
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🆕 St Johnstone target new right-back in January,
Simo Valakari full of praise for stand-in Drey Wright, but his stint in defence looks to be coming to an end.
Good news for Drey himself, who has had to curtail his attacking instincts, and the team.
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Simo Valakari full of praise for stand-in Drey Wright, but his stint in defence looks to be coming to an end.
Good news for Drey himself, who has had to curtail his attacking instincts, and the team.
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St Johnstone target new right-back in January as manager hails stand-in
The Saints boss wants a natural right-sided full-back.
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November 27, 2024 at 10:37 PM
🆕 St Johnstone target new right-back in January,
Simo Valakari full of praise for stand-in Drey Wright, but his stint in defence looks to be coming to an end.
Good news for Drey himself, who has had to curtail his attacking instincts, and the team.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
Simo Valakari full of praise for stand-in Drey Wright, but his stint in defence looks to be coming to an end.
Good news for Drey himself, who has had to curtail his attacking instincts, and the team.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
🆕 St Johnstone target new right-back in January,
Simo Valakari full of praise for stand-in Drey Wright, but his stint in defence looks to be coming to an end.
Good news for Drey himself, who has had to curtail his attacking instincts, and the team.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
Simo Valakari full of praise for stand-in Drey Wright, but his stint in defence looks to be coming to an end.
Good news for Drey himself, who has had to curtail his attacking instincts, and the team.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
St Johnstone target new right-back in January as manager hails stand-in
The Saints boss wants a natural right-sided full-back.
www.thecourier.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 10:37 PM
🆕 St Johnstone target new right-back in January,
Simo Valakari full of praise for stand-in Drey Wright, but his stint in defence looks to be coming to an end.
Good news for Drey himself, who has had to curtail his attacking instincts, and the team.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
Simo Valakari full of praise for stand-in Drey Wright, but his stint in defence looks to be coming to an end.
Good news for Drey himself, who has had to curtail his attacking instincts, and the team.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
Reposted by Sean Hamilton
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November 27, 2024 at 9:14 PM
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The Inside Story www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...
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