Courier Talking Football

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 trends at St Johnstone.

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 top six credentials.

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 fallout from Saints captain Liam Gordon's late clash with Dee striker Michael Mellon. Also on the agenda, Dundee United's chance to stretch their lead over Raith Rovers to seven points and Dick Campbell's sadly souring relationship with Arbroath.

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, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss this, a possible change in attacking approach from newly pacey St Johnstone and Dundee United moving four points clear of Raith Rovers in the Championship, where Dunfermline took an eye-catching loss to Morton.

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 stretch their lead in the Championship.

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 Johnstone legend David Wotherspoon, Dundee's pitch woes and Saints' January transfer business.

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 late win over Ross County and a superb St Johnstone win over Hibs.

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. 

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 Brown's latest interview

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 further signs of a St Johnstone recovery.

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 boss and Dick Campbell's departure from Arbroath. 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 boss and Dick Campbell's departure from Arbroath.

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 themselves and Hibs, the dramatic potential of St Johnstone's trip to Hearts and Arbroath's worsening form.

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 to impress in their promotion push.

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 returning striker or two away from being a team on the rise.

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 Nelms' purchase of Dens Park.

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 stylish win over Queen's, two refereeing decisions that killed St Johnstone's hopes of victory over Livingston and Dundee's solid Premiership start ahead of the visit of Ross County - and a big shot at three points.

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 shine in Louis Moult’s absence at Dundee United, Duncan Ferguson’s return to Scottish football with Inverness and his first match – against Dick Campbell’s Arbroath. 

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 chestnut, along with the Dark Blues’ loss to Celtic, whether Dundee United are getting enough out of match-winning talents Tony Watt and Glenn Middleton and how St Johnstone will handle a bumper £1.5 million loss.