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.

The Tangerines eased past Dunfermline in the SPFL Trust Trophy and are now preparing for their return to league action against Greenock Morton. Jim Goodwin's side Have started the season well. But can they keep it going?

In this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss the Tangerines' chances of extending their unbeaten run, whether yet another manager will pay with their job for losing to St Johnstone when Michael Beale's Rangers visit Perth on Saturday and Dundee's top six credentials.

Dundee have a star player in their side and will do well to keep their on-loan Liverpool left back for the full season, St Johnstone need to hang in there while their new-look team gels and winning without flare shouldn't be a concern for Dundee United.

On this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton talk Dundee's 1-0 over Hearts, aided by a 'wonder goal' from Luke McCowan. Also up for discussion is United's swatting aside of Ayr United and St Johnstone's superb draw at Celtic Park.

On this week’s episode, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton talk ongoing squad re-shaping at St Johnstone, Dundee's chances against Hearts and Dundee United's challenge in navigating a very competitive Championship.

On this week’s episode, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee United owner Mark Ogren’s latest visit, the Tangerines’ draw with Dunfermline, Dundee’s wastefulness at St Mirren and St Johnstone boss Steven MacLean’s fury over his side’s dismal Ross County display.

On this week’s episode, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee United’s flying start in the Championship, Dundee’s ‘Entertainers’ potential in the Premiership and under-resourced St Johnstone’s need for more new faces.

There's trepidation for Saints, excitement at Dens and a sense of the unknown for the Tangerines

In this week's Courier Talking Football, Jim Spence, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Dundee's continuing squad building under new boss Tony Docherty, the sale of St Johnstone moving into a new phase and the calm before the transfer window storm at Tannadice.