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  • 2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Fraser Mackie |Sean Hamilton

    Simo Valakari hopes a return to Tannadice provides a platform for atonement for St Johnstone striker Adama Sidibeh. The Gambian was infamously sent off twice in the 2-0 defeat to Dundee United under Craig Levein back in August. Sidibeh picked up a second yellow card for a foul then an additional red from Don Robertson for retaliating to Kevin Holt.

  • 2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Fraser Mackie |Sean Hamilton

    Uche Ikpeazu has taken a significant stride towards a much-delayed St Johnstone debut. The striker, who has undergone three knee operations since signing last summer, participated in a ‘modified’ first team training session on Friday. Simo Valakari was at pains not to set any targets, in light of the multiple setbacks already suffered by Ikpeazu on his arduous rehab trail. However, he welcomed the development of the 30-year-old moving his comeback on to football-related work.

  • 1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | Darren Johnstone |Sean Hamilton

    Neil Lennon wants his Dunfermline side to play “exciting football”. But the new Pars manager is refusing to promise it to fans while the club is fighting for Championship survival. Lennon has taken charge of a Fife side two points adrift of safety, albeit they have a game in hand on drop rivals Hamilton Accies. Pars players are also bereft of confidence following a run of one win in eight outings.

  • 1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | Darren Johnstone |Sean Hamilton

    Neil Lennon has hailed James Bord’s vision for Dunfermline – and insists he can learn from the Dunfermline owner. Former Celtic and Hibs boss Lennon admits it was the Las Vegas-based businessman Bord, who jointly owns the Pars along with Evan Sofer, who persuaded him to take on the reins of a Fife side who are currently sitting in the Championship relegation zone. And Lennon is ready to embrace Bord’s use of data analytics after signing a short-term deal until the end of the season.

  • 2 months ago | thecourier.co.uk | Fraser Mackie |Sean Hamilton

    Sven Sprangler stressed St Johnstone can’t afford to get weighed down worrying about the weekend winners in the bottom six. Saints took one step back on Saturday after two strides of Premiership survival progress. Following wins over Motherwell and St Mirren to close the gap at the foot of the table, Simo Valakari’s side never got going at Rugby Park in a 3-1 loss.

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