Team selections, form, favourites and will they win? In this week's Talking Football podcast Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson preview St Johnstone's Betfred Cup final clash with Livingston. By the time the Perth side get back to league business, will Dundee United be the favourites to claim the last top six place? Also on the agenda are Dundee's woes and the return to management of Neil McCann.

Team selections, form, favourites and will they win? In this week's Talking Football podcast Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson preview St Johnstone's Betfred Cup final clash with Livingston. By the time the Perth side get back to league business, will Dundee United be the favourites to claim the last top six place? Also on the agenda are Dundee's woes and the return to management of Neil McCann.

United and Saints have momentum - Dundee desperately need some

Back to back wins have all but secured Dundee United's Premiership status and now that a crisis has been averted the Tangerines couldn't be in better form as they seek to become the first club to beat runaway leaders Rangers in the league. Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss their chances at Ibrox, whether Callum Davidson will make big changes to his St Johnstone team as the Betfred Cup final looms, and if Osman Sow is looking the real deal at Dundee?

Back to back wins have all but secured Dundee United's Premiership status and now that a crisis has been averted the Tangerines couldn't be in better form as they seek to become the first club to beat runaway leaders Rangers in the league. Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss their chances at Ibrox, whether Callum Davidson will make big changes to his St Johnstone team as the Betfred Cup final looms, and if Osman Sow is looking the real deal at Dundee?

United on the up, Saints up for the cup, Dundee up for Doonhamers

Micky Mellon got his team selection right in Dingwall and Dundee United's star man Lawrence Shankland looked more like his old self because of it. In this week's Talking Football podcast Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss the need for the Tannadice boss to keep banging square pegs into square holes. We also ask - are St Johnstone a better team with Shaun Rooney at right wing-back than they were with Danny McNamara? And can any sense be made out of the play-off battle in the Championship?

Micky Mellon got his team selection right in Dingwall and Dundee United's star man Lawrence Shankland looked more like his old self because of it. In this week's Talking Football podcast Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss the need for the Tannadice boss to keep banging square pegs into square holes. We also ask - are St Johnstone a better team with Shaun Rooney at right wing-back than they were with Danny McNamara? And can any sense be made out of the play-off battle in the Championship?

Have Dundee United got their fox in the box back?

On this week's Courier Talking Football Podcast, Ian Roache, Jim Spence and Sean Hamilton discuss whether Dundee United are in a relegation scrap, decide whether St Johnstone's trip to Livingston looks like a warm-up for the Betfred Cup final and debate Dundee's up-and-down form.

On this week's Courier Talking Football Podcast, Ian Roache, Jim Spence and Sean Hamilton discuss whether Dundee United are in a relegation scrap, decide whether St Johnstone's trip to Livingston looks like a warm-up for the Betfred Cup final and debate Dundee's up-and-down form.

Dogfight, dress rehearsal, ups and downs

Dundee United fans have come to their club's aid off the pitch and many of them are making their feelings known about what they are seeing on it. In this week's Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss football and finances at Tannadice. Also on the agenda are St Johnstone's Betfred Cup heroics and Dundee's points dropped at Arbroath.

Dundee United fans have come to their club's aid off the pitch and many of them are making their feelings known about what they are seeing on it. In this week's Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss football and finances at Tannadice. Also on the agenda are St Johnstone's Betfred Cup heroics and Dundee's points dropped at Arbroath.

5-1, Funds, Final, Faith

In this week's Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Ian Roache and Eric Nicolson assess the tactical battle that will take place when St Johnstone face Hibs in the Betfred Cup semis at Hampden Park. Also, what does fielding a starting line-up without any of his summer signings say about Micky Mellon's Dundee United team and the success of his transfer business so far? The guys also discuss whether Dundee may have lost their Championship momentum through no fault of their own and touch on Arbroath's struggles this season.

In this week's Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Ian Roache and Eric Nicolson assess the tactical battle that will take place when St Johnstone face Hibs in the Betfred Cup semis at Hampden Park. Also, what does fielding a starting line-up without any of his summer signings say about Micky Mellon's <a href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/category/sport/football/dundee-united/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dundee United</a> team and the success of his transfer business so far? The guys also discuss whether <a href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/category/sport/football/dundee-fc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dundee</a> may have lost their Championship momentum through no fault of their own and touch on Arbroath's struggles this season.

Semi, signings, sails and smokies

Nicky Clark

Guy Melamed

Lawrence Shankland

Has that goal increased the chances of Lawrence Shankland leaving? What would Nicky Clark swapping Tannadice for Dens mean for both clubs? And can Guy Melamed be the man to transform St Johnstone’s season?

Has that goal increased the chances of Lawrence Shankland leaving? What would Nicky Clark swapping Tannadice for Dens mean for both clubs? And can Guy Melamed be the man to transform St Johnstone’s season?

Lawrence Shankland back in the spotlight, Nicky Clark transfer ‘slap in the face’ and Guy Melamed seizes his chance

Dundee have finally come up with the big-game win their fans craved. In the latest Talking Football podcast Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss whether the fast-improving Dark Blues' side can continue their momentum and challenge Hearts for the title. We also assess Dundee United and St Johnstone ahead of their fourth clash of the season.

Dundee have finally come up with the big-game win their fans craved. In the latest Talking Football podcast Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss whether the fast-improving Dark Blues' side can continue their momentum and challenge Hearts for the title. We also assess Dundee United and St Johnstone ahead of their fourth clash of the season.

Dundee for the title? And who will break the Tayside derby deadlock?

Jim McLean

On this week's Courier Talking Football, Eric Nicolson, Jim Spence and Ian Roache reminisce about Dundee United's greatest ever manager, Jim McLean, whose death has rocked the city. The guys also assess how United, Dundee and St Johnstone have performed in 2020.

On this week's Courier Talking Football, Eric Nicolson, Jim Spence and Ian Roache reminisce about Dundee United's greatest ever manager, Jim McLean, whose death has rocked the city. The guys also assess how United, Dundee and St Johnstone have performed in 2020.

Remembering Jim McLean

In this week's Talking Football, Jim Spence, Ian Roache and Eric Nicolson discuss the Alfredo Morelos incident at Tannadice, the reaction to it from Dundee United and Rangers and the light it shone on refereeing in Scotland. Other topics are St Johnstone's progression to the Betfred Cup semi-finals and a local battle of two Championship promotion hopefuls, Dundee and Dunfermline.

In this week's Talking Football, Jim Spence, Ian Roache and Eric Nicolson discuss the Alfredo Morelos incident at Tannadice, the reaction to it from Dundee United and Rangers and the light it shone on refereeing in Scotland. Other topics are St Johnstone's progression to the Betfred Cup semi-finals and a local battle of two Championship promotion hopefuls, Dundee and Dunfermline.

'Unconscious bias' strikes again

The Courier's football podcast, with a special focus on the Dundee clubs and St Johnstone

It was a week of drama off the pitch for Dundee United and frustration on it. In this week's Talking Football podcast Jim Spence, Ian Roache and Eric Nicolson discuss team photos, attacking frustrations and a daunting fixture list. St Johnstone have claimed a bit of club history, while Dundee look to have a solid base from which to build a promotion push.

It was a week of drama off the pitch for <a href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/category/sport/football/dundee-united/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dundee United</a> and frustration on it. In this week's Talking Football podcast Jim Spence, Ian Roache and Eric Nicolson discuss team photos, attacking frustrations and a daunting fixture list. <a href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/category/sport/football/st-johnstone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St Johnstone</a> have claimed a bit of club history, while <a href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/category/sport/football/dundee-fc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dundee</a> look to have a solid base from which to build a promotion push.

Drama, frustration, history and hope

St Johnstone are on the crest of a wave while Celtic are in meltdown ahead of the sides’ Premiership clash. Micky Mellon is about to make his most intriguing team selection of the season and Dundee really do have a ‘must win’ game against Arbroath.

St Johnstone are on the crest of a wave while Celtic are in meltdown ahead of the sides’ Premiership clash. Micky Mellon is about to make his most intriguing team selection of the season and Dundee really do have a ‘must win’ game against Arbroath.

Must watch for Saints and United - must win for Dundee

James McPake and Dundee have reached crisis point but how close to a parting of the ways have they become? Dundee United have a first choice strike partnership and Lawrence Shankland isn’t in it. St Johnstone’s fringe players show their quality at Hibs.

James McPake and Dundee have reached crisis point but how close to a parting of the ways have they become? Dundee United have a first choice strike partnership and Lawrence Shankland isn’t in it. St Johnstone’s fringe players show their quality at Hibs.

Are Dundee's title dreams in tatters already and is Lawrence Shankland still United's main man?

Scotland’s place at the Euro 2020 finals is secure but Lawrence Shankland has a fight on his hands to make Steve Clarke’s 23-man squad. Jim Spence, Ian Roache and Eric Nicolson assess his chances - and those of others from Courier Country.

Scotland’s place at the Euro 2020 finals is secure but Lawrence Shankland has a fight on his hands to make Steve Clarke’s 23-man squad. Jim Spence, Ian Roache and Eric Nicolson assess his chances - and those of others from Courier Country.

Dundee United will benefit from Lawrence Shankland's Euro dream

After 22 years of hurt, Scotland have finally qualified for a major tournament – and Jim Spence, Ian Roache and Sean Hamilton are buzzing. They discuss the Scots’ rollercoaster win over Serbia in Belgrade, plus the latest at Dundee United, St Johnstone and Dundee.

After 22 years of hurt, Scotland have finally qualified for a major tournament – and Jim Spence, Ian Roache and Sean Hamilton are buzzing. They discuss the Scots’ rollercoaster win over Serbia in Belgrade, plus the latest at Dundee United, St Johnstone and Dundee.

Tartan Army on the march

Benji Siegrist

Wage cuts are coming at Dundee United and there will be short and long-term impacts at Tannadice. Owner Mark Ogren is right to expect the club to sort itself out, rather than having to keep plugging financial gaps, while the players will come together off the field as they have on it. Meanwhile, Dundee chuck two points away against Raith Rovers and St Johnstone prepare to introduce Guy Melamed to top team action.

Wage cuts are coming at Dundee United and there will be short and long-term impacts at Tannadice. Owner Mark Ogren is right to expect the club to sort itself out, rather than having to keep plugging financial gaps, while the players will come together off the field as they have on it. Meanwhile, Dundee chuck two points away against Raith Rovers and St Johnstone prepare to introduce Guy Melamed to top team action.

Benji Siegrist is belt-tightening-United's prize asset

Dundee United fans are hoping Jeando Fuchs can provide the answer to the problem of serving Lawrence Shankland. Meanwhile, bold selection calls by James McPake paid off for Dundee, the two top Fife clubs are putting down impressive markers and Jim, Ian and Eric discuss who Brechin City should appoint to replace Mark Wilson.

Dundee United fans are hoping Jeando Fuchs can provide the answer to the problem of serving Lawrence Shankland. Meanwhile, bold selection calls by James McPake paid off for Dundee, the two top Fife clubs are putting down impressive markers and Jim, Ian and Eric discuss who Brechin City should appoint to replace Mark Wilson.

Dispirited Shankland and Dundee's dropped goalie

Dundee United’s main man looks dejected and St Johnstone’s main man is elated. Will it be a different story after the clubs meet on Saturday? And is Charlie Adam too good for a Dundee team that was woeful against Hearts?

Dundee United’s main man looks dejected and St Johnstone’s main man is elated. Will it be a different story after the clubs meet on Saturday? And is Charlie Adam too good for a Dundee team that was woeful against Hearts?

Shankland and May getting different standard of service while Dundee suffer horror start

St Johnstone

The honeymoon is over for Micky Mellon at Dundee United - but wait until he has his best team on the pitch before rushing to judgment. The Betfred Cup has been perfect for St Johnstone and Dundee are in good shape for a flying start against Hearts

The honeymoon is over for Micky Mellon at Dundee United - but wait until he has his best team on the pitch before rushing to judgment. The Betfred Cup has been perfect for St Johnstone and Dundee are in good shape for a flying start against Hearts

New recruits must reboot Dundee United as St Johnstone and Dundee aim to boot rivals' backsides

Claudio Caniggia

On the 20th anniversary of Dundee signing Argentinian star Claudio Caniggia, we look at why his legend has grown like no other player since. Dundee United ensure they won’t be in relegation trouble with their deadline day signing, while St Johnstone pin their hopes on an Israeli striker. Don’t miss our feature-length documentary on Caniggia, exclusively available to Courier subscribers – discover the magic at thecourier.co.uk/caniggia. If you’re not already a subscriber, you can get 3 months of access for £3 at thecourier.co.uk/3for3.

On the 20th anniversary of Dundee signing Argentinian star Claudio Caniggia, we look at why his legend has grown like no other player since. Dundee United ensure they won’t be in relegation trouble with their deadline day signing, while St Johnstone pin their hopes on an Israeli striker. Don’t miss our feature-length documentary on Caniggia, exclusively available to Courier subscribers – discover the magic at <a href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/caniggia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thecourier.co.uk/caniggia</a>. If you’re not already a subscriber, you can get 3 months of access for £3 at <a href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/3for3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thecourier.co.uk/3for3</a>.

Claudio Caniggia – the legend lives on

Courier Talking Football: Dundee FC, Dundee United, St Johnstone and other east coast Scottish clubs

Now there is a 10-point lead for Dundee United, is there anything or any team that can stop them winning the title, have Dundee turned a corner, and will St Johnstone prevent a new manager bounce?

Now there is a 10-point lead for Dundee United, is there anything or any team that can stop them winning the title, have Dundee turned a corner, and will St Johnstone prevent a new manager bounce?

Only complacency can stop Dundee United

Dundee United’s second derby win could result in them racing away with the Championship title!

Dundee United’s second derby win could result in them racing away with the Championship title!

Something special is happening at Dundee United

A special decade-end retrospective; the last decade has been a story of unparalleled success for the Perth club, with legends made.

A special decade-end retrospective; the last decade has been a story of unparalleled success for the Perth club, with legends made.

🔟 St Johnstone’s decade – a golden era of success

Tony Asghar

Dundee United sporting director Tony Asghar speaks about growing the club’s global fanbase and growing a team around their star striker.

Dundee United sporting director Tony Asghar speaks about growing the club’s global fanbase and growing a team around their star striker.

Tony Asghar exclusive – growing a team around Lawrence Shankland

Dundee United’s promotion hopes haven’t changed in recent weeks but the number of signings needed in the close-season has.

Dundee United’s promotion hopes haven’t changed in recent weeks but the number of signings needed in the close-season has.

Serious strengthening at Dundee United in the summer

The Courier Talking Football team discuss all things Dark Blue as Dundee move out of the bottom two in the Premiership for the first time since August after a comeback win against Livingston at the weekend.

The Courier Talking Football team discuss all things Dark Blue as Dundee move out of the bottom two in the Premiership for the first time since August after a comeback win against Livingston at the weekend.

Dundee FC: The Dark Blue revival continues

Billy Gilmour

United are stumbling towards the Championship title as Dundee post huge losses. Meanwhile, St Johnstone pay the price for emptying their tanks against Celtic. Fortunately, there was good news for Scottish football in the emergence of Billy Gilmour at Chelsea. We discuss his readiness for a full international bow.

United are stumbling towards the Championship title as Dundee post huge losses. Meanwhile, St Johnstone pay the price for emptying their tanks against Celtic. Fortunately, there was good news for Scottish football in the emergence of Billy Gilmour at Chelsea. We discuss his readiness for a full international bow.

Heavy weather, heavy losses and heavy legs? Thank heavens for Billy Gilmour!

Can Graham Dorrans help Dundee get derby revenge, and will Robbie Neilson take a selection gamble?

Can Graham Dorrans help Dundee get derby revenge, and will Robbie Neilson take a selection gamble?

Dundee seek derby revenge

Dundee United’s lead over Dundee is now 12 points. Eric, Jim and Ian assess whether it is game over already.

Dundee United’s lead over Dundee is now 12 points. Eric, Jim and Ian assess whether it is game over already.

Dundee United cannot be caught

Championship champions-elect Dundee United are on the verge of lighting their victory cigars while Dundee are sparking up their play-off charge – but there’s a fire-fighting mission at St Johnstone after chairman Steve Brown’s incendiary interview.

Championship champions-elect Dundee United are on the verge of lighting their victory cigars while Dundee are sparking up their play-off charge – but there’s a fire-fighting mission at St Johnstone after chairman Steve Brown’s incendiary interview.

The title procession, the second-place push and the PR gaffe

Louis Appere

The Hibs Scottish Cup tie showed that Lawrence Shankland isn’t Dundee United’s only star man. Louis Appere has the attributes clubs in England will look for.

The Hibs Scottish Cup tie showed that Lawrence Shankland isn’t Dundee United’s only star man. Louis Appere has the attributes clubs in England will look for.

Louis Appere will make Dundee United more money than Lawrence Shankland

Nobody at Tannadice will say it but with the Championship title in the bag, Dundee United are already planning for life in the top flight.

Nobody at Tannadice will say it but with the Championship title in the bag, Dundee United are already planning for life in the top flight.

Dundee United’s transfer business will be with the Premiership in mind

Dundee players left Dens Park to a chorus of boos. How has a title bid collapsed so dramatically for James McPake’s side?

Dundee players left Dens Park to a chorus of boos. How has a title bid collapsed so dramatically for James McPake’s side?

Dundee are a crisis club

Dundee United boss Robbie Neilson wouldn’t be chopping and changing his defence if it was a tight title race and he’ll be signing a new one.

Dundee United boss Robbie Neilson wouldn’t be chopping and changing his defence if it was a tight title race and he’ll be signing a new one.

Expect a new Dundee United centre-back this summer

Christophe Berra

Christophe Berra has shown he could be just the player Dundee need to turn the club’s fortunes around.

Christophe Berra has shown he could be just the player Dundee need to turn the club’s fortunes around.

Christophe Berra can have a transformative effect on Dundee

Hibs might be about to find out that Lawrence Shankland has all the attributes needed to thrive in the Scottish Premiership.

Hibs might be about to find out that Lawrence Shankland has all the attributes needed to thrive in the Scottish Premiership.

Lawrence Shankland is already a Premiership-standard striker

Robbie Neilson

Dundee United manager Robbie has had to drastically alter his transfer plans, and Dundee FC technical director Gordon Strachan has been shooting from the hip. The boys discuss it all!

Dundee United manager Robbie has had to drastically alter his transfer plans, and Dundee FC technical director Gordon Strachan has been shooting from the hip. The boys discuss it all!

Robbie Neilson will be lucky to sign one new Dundee United player

Dundee chief John Nelms casts his vote to secure promotion for United. But repercussions and recriminations are set to sweep Scottish football.

Dundee chief John Nelms casts his vote to secure promotion for United. But repercussions and recriminations are set to sweep Scottish football.

It’s United’s title – thanks to Dundee

When the next transfer window opens, Dundee United may find the value of their star striker has plummeted.

When the next transfer window opens, Dundee United may find the value of their star striker has plummeted.

Dundee United need to be ready for low-ball Lawrence Shankland bids in transfer market Wild West

Dundee United have tapped into the government’s furlough scheme but what does that mean for the Tannadice club? Plus – a healthy dose of football nostalgia!

Dundee United have tapped into the government’s furlough scheme but what does that mean for the Tannadice club? Plus – a healthy dose of football nostalgia!

United “go” for furlough as coronavirus squeezes clubs

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OwlTail

Roger Ailes started Fox News and is described by many as one of the main drivers of the polarisation of US politics. 
If you don't know about Ailie you should. A great place to start is the ShowTime miniseries "The Loudest Voice". 
This interview is with Joe Lindsley who worked directly for Ailes for 2 years. 
"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive.
Lindsley recounts how Ailes would routinely ask him to change media coverage of stories based on 'who is good and bad' and how Ailes said 'there is no such thing as truth'. 
This interview corroborates much of the TV miniseries "The Loudest Voice".

A 1st hand account of Roger Ailes

"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive. He helped write Ailes' speeches, sat next to him at executive meetings, and went to church with his family on Sundays. What moved the ambitious twenty-something to abandon the conservative media titan? For a deeper dive into his epic odyssey, check out Joe's memoir — Fake News / True Story: www.inkshares.com/books/fake-news-true-story

Reckonings

"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive. He helped write Ailes' speeches, sat next to him at executive meetings, and went to church with his family on Sundays. What moved the ambitious twenty-something to abandon the conservative media titan? For a deeper dive into his epic odyssey, check out Joe's memoir — Fake News / True Story: <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inkshares.com%2Fbooks%2Ffake-news-true-story&amp;token=d4a977-1-1558671273247" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.inkshares.com/books/fake-news-true-story</a>

#18 || The defection of a Roger Ailes warrior

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sits down with Glenn Thrush in London to discuss the relationship between American and British politics, his close relationship with the Clintons, Brexit, and the danger of approaching politics with a closed-mind.

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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sits down with Glenn Thrush in London to discuss the relationship between American and British politics, his close relationship with the Clintons, Brexit, and the danger of approaching politics with a closed-mind.

Tony Blair: Centrism may be dead

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The best self improvement podcast episodes. From improving productivity, to finding purpose in your life to what constitutes freedom, this topic is on anything and everything that can help people to improve their lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

"We are a lot harder to read than we think" At work, studies show that others have a better perceptions of our strengths and weaknesses than we do. I've come to believe that I must validate how others view me, I cannot assume my understanding is correct without validation. This episode is fascinating, learn how to have a more accurate view of how others see you.

"The short answer is: people don't see us the way we see ourselves."

Heidi Grant Halvorson, author of "No One Understands You and What to Do About It," explains the science of perception.

HBR IdeaCast

Understand How People See You

"Agility = the opposite of rigidity". "The ability to change your mind is a superpower." When someone gives you feedback, try not to think 'is this true or not?' Try to think 'what can I learn from this?' Sometimes you learn you don't agree but you have a good reason why. "The good learn from everyone and everything. The average from themselves. The stupid already know everything." Socrates.

"Enrollment agility = what to do with our thoughts and emotions internally that

Susan David, author of "Emotional Agility" and psychologist at Harvard Medical School, on learning to unhook from strong feelings.

Courier Talking Football: Dundee FC, Dundee United, St Johnstone and other east coast Scottish clubs

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