St Johnstone gave a good account of themselves in defeat to Hearts, turning in a second half performance that has drawn admiration. But as in previous Premiership matches, a Saints mistake resulted in a goal for the opposition. On this week's 'Spoony Chop', Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss the defeat at Tynecastle, Wednesday's trip to face Dundee and what's still needed before the transfer window shuts.

After a three-week lay-off, St Johnstone are back in action this coming weekend against Hearts. After a slow start with the Jambos, Josh McPake is emerging as a real threat in Gorgie. So how should Saints go about stopping him - and his team-mates - at Tynecastle? On the latest 'Spoony Chop', Stuart Cosgrove, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss what lies in wait in the capital, plus the signings of Enes Alic and Danny Schmidt.

Saints may be in the middle of a break from competitive action, but work to bolster Simo Valakari's squad has not stopped. The latest name to be linked with the club is German striker, Danny Schmidt. He - along with Bosnian full-back, Enes Alic - is expected to sign up before Saints' next Premiership match, away to Hearts on August 29. Schmidt's attributes were up for discussion on the latest Spoony Chop, with Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton.

St Johnstone returned to the Premiership with a bang thanks to a dramatic 4-3 win over Kilmarnock. On this episode of the Spoony Chop, Sean Hamilton and Stuart Cosgrove assess the performance, the goals, the thrills, chills and spills of an entertaining opening weekend victory - and what it taught us about Saints' developing side.

It's the week building up to St Johnstone's Premiership return but last season's momentum has been lost following a shock League Cup group exit. Eric Nicolson and Stuart Cosgrove assess the damage done and whether the recruitment picture has changed.

St Johnstone have claimed two wins from their first two competitive games, thanks to impressive Premier Sports Cup showings against Linlithgow Rose and Greenock Morton. What did those performances tell us about Simo Valakari's squad? Who is shining and who needs to do more? And what does the re-signing of Bozo Mikulic mean for Saints' defence?

Saints are set to kick off their competitive campaign after an unbeaten pre-season. So what have we learned from the friendly victories over Forfar, Montrose and Cove Rangers? And why are those playing at full-back looking so good? On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart, Eric and Sean discuss this, what's still needed in the squad and the impending step up in levels in the Premier Sports Cup.

Competitive football is about to return for St Johnstone - and the Spoony Chop is back, just in time. On the first episode of the new series, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton talk about Saints' summer so far, including new signings, friendly performances and what's still needed, along with a look back at the season ticket row that kicked off the close season.

Having won the Championship by 11 points, St Johnstone are Premiership-bound. So which members of Simo Valakari's squad are ready for the step up and which are not? Is the rebuilding job required this summer as big as the one needed last year? Is it bigger? On this week's Spoony Chop - the final episode before our summer break - Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Saints' final win of the season against Ayr United and what comes next for the Perth side.

St Johnstone have sealed their return to the Premiership at the first time of asking by securing the Championship title. Simo Valakari's side got the job done with a comfortable win at Dunfermline in front of a bumper travelling support, then lifted the trophy at home to Raith Rovers. On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton assess those two wins and how they have contributed to Saints finishing the season looking every inch the Champions.