Eric Nicolson

3 St Johnstone talking points: Simo Valakari made right Uche Ikpeazu call but Makenzie Kirk is becoming unsellable Saints will go into their league campaign in top form.

3 St Johnstone talking points: Simo Valakari made right Uche Ikpeazu call but Makenzie Kirk is becoming unsellable

Morgan Boyes reveals key area that will be a foundation for St Johnstone promotion push The defender was part of the team which won four League Cup group games.

Morgan Boyes reveals key area that will be a foundation for St Johnstone promotion push

Manager started off thinking he wanted experience but came to the conclusion this guy had the qualities to change his mind.

St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari reveals second signing spree hopes Two deals are close to completion.

St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari reveals second signing spree hopes

Listen, if they didn’t have to bring some money in to balance the books I’d certainly keep him but I don’t think that’ll actually be his best position. Think he’s better a bit deeper cos of his lack of pace. As you say, timing not great.

You’d be buying high. In the ‘tidy footballer’ category he’s at the very top. And the ‘I really wish he’d made it at Liverpool’ one. Just falls short of elite in about three different positions though for me.

St Johnstone boss reveals big lesson Adama Sidibeh must learn following damaging pre-season last year The 27-year-old's name was linked with a number of clubs in England.

St Johnstone boss reveals big lesson Adama Sidibeh must learn following damaging pre-season last year

St Johnstone owner Adam Webb on why he won’t go toe to toe with Ross County in transfer market The Highland club have made a few eye-catching signings.

St Johnstone owner Adam Webb on why he won’t go toe to toe with Ross County in transfer market

Adam Webb says St Johnstone owners will put their own money into Perth club The American investors will not let Saints' hard-earned cash reserves drain away following relegation.

Adam Webb says St Johnstone owners will put their own money into Perth club

St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari reveals Championship title-winning theory The Saints head coach has done his homework on what it takes to win the league.

St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari reveals Championship title-winning theory

Let the games begin....

EXCLUSIVE: Dundee FC face five-figure damages from St Johnstone over McDiarmid Park vandalism Dozens of seats were broken during Sunday's game against St Johnstone and goal posts may need replaced.

EXCLUSIVE: Dundee FC face five-figure damages from St Johnstone over McDiarmid Park vandalism

Callan Hamill: Arsenal-bound wonderkid says St Johnstone farewell after nearly breaking club record The 16-year-old could have a big future ahead of him.

Callan Hamill: Arsenal-bound wonderkid says St Johnstone farewell after nearly breaking club record

St Johnstone curse? Managers who lost jobs after facing Saints as Dundee’s Tony Docherty becomes unlucky 13 If you’re a manager under pressure, St Johnstone are not the team you want to be facing...

St Johnstone curse? Managers who lost jobs after facing Saints as Dundee’s Tony Docherty becomes unlucky 13

St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari warns relegation memories ‘stay with you forever’ The Perth club will be heading to the Championship if they lose to Ross County.

St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari warns relegation memories ‘stay with you forever’

Uche Ikpeazu: I’ve won a personal battle now it’s time to win a team one with St Johnstone The striker has returned to the Saints starting line-up against the odds.

Uche Ikpeazu: I’ve won a personal battle now it’s time to win a team one with St Johnstone

St Johnstone strikers need to be first line of defence to help deal with injury crisis, says Makenzie Kirk The Perth squad have lost key players at the worst possible time.

St Johnstone strikers need to be first line of defence to help deal with injury crisis, says Makenzie Kirk

4 St Johnstone talking points: Sticking to the plan, pyro danger and a cup record others would envy The Perth side's hopes of Scottish Cup glory were extinguished by Celtic at Hampden Park.

4 St Johnstone talking points: Sticking to the plan, pyro danger and a cup record others would envy

St Johnstone striker Uche Ikpeazu confident of return THIS season Head coach Simo Valakari views any game-time before the end of the campaign for his injured forward as "bonus".

St Johnstone striker Uche Ikpeazu confident of return THIS season

Former St Johnstone defender Jack Sanders endures nightmare MK Dons start – spending FOUR DAYS on a drip in hospital The Englishman moved to League Two in January and has only played three times, losing on each occasion.

Former St Johnstone defender Jack Sanders endures nightmare MK Dons start – spending FOUR DAYS on a drip in hospital

Why Livingston v St Johnstone is only Scottish Cup 1/4 final without VAR, who the referee is and how much the clubs will save The match-day officials have been named.

Why Livingston v St Johnstone is only Scottish Cup 1/4 final without VAR, who the referee is and how much the clubs will save

St Johnstone legend Sergei Baltacha remembered in council show of solidarity for Ukraine Councillors recalled Sergei Baltacha's playing career with St Johnstone in the 1990s as they pledged their support for his war-torn homeland

St Johnstone legend Sergei Baltacha remembered in council show of solidarity for Ukraine

St Johnstone investigate Rugby Park ‘racist abuse’ at Kilmarnock game The two clubs played each other on Saturday.

St Johnstone investigate Rugby Park ‘racist abuse’ at Kilmarnock game

St Johnstone striker Benji Kimpioka given ‘attitude’ challenge by Simo Valakari The forward didn't make a January transfer.

St Johnstone striker Benji Kimpioka given ‘attitude’ challenge by Simo Valakari

Inside St Johnstone’s transfer window – what did we learn and where does it leave Premiership survival hopes? Simo Valakari has made eight signings.

Inside St Johnstone’s transfer window – what did we learn and where does it leave Premiership survival hopes?

New St Johnstone loan winger vows to ‘excite’ Perth fans Stephen Duke-McKenna has signed a deal through to the end of the season.

New St Johnstone loan winger vows to ‘excite’ Perth fans

St Johnstone new boy inspired by ‘stab in the heart’ at hands of ex-Dundee United star Duncan Ferguson Stephen Duke-McKenna and Anthony Gordon shared a sliding doors moment with Everton.

St Johnstone new boy inspired by ‘stab in the heart’ at hands of ex-Dundee United star Duncan Ferguson

Elliot Watt: Poignant letter lays bare St Johnstone new boy’s football story The on-loan midfielder took the time to give advice to his 14-year-old self after he had made the first team breakthrough with Wolves.

Elliot Watt: Poignant letter lays bare St Johnstone new boy’s football story

St Johnstone sign Burton Albion captain Elliot Watt on loan The 24-year-old has got plenty of EFL experience under his belt.

St Johnstone sign Burton Albion captain Elliot Watt on loan

Bozo Mikulic creates special family memories with late St Johnstone winner The Croatian defender's young son got to see his dad make himself a McDiarmid Park hero.

Bozo Mikulic creates special family memories with late St Johnstone winner