St Johnstone: Last News

Celtic and Rangers is up first but the Parkhead side are also involved in the Europa League draw to follow. They take on Midtjylland in the second round of UCL qualifying but will drop into the second-tier tournament if they lose to the Danes.Scottish Cup and Betfred Cup winners St Johnstone are in the hat as well as they gear for a European adventure of their own.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Callum Davidson hailed the returning St Johnstone fans on a special night at McDiarmid Park.Supporters were back at the Perth stadium for the first time in 16 months to watch Saints play out a 1-1 friendly draw with Preston.And Davidson, who was delighted his players put on a good show, said: “I want to thank the fans.“I’m glad we got a decent result so they actually clapped me instead of booing me!“It was great to see and it does change the game.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Callum Davidson is relishing the moment he finally gets to see St Johnstone fans inside McDiarmid Park tonight.Supporters will return to the Perth stadium for the first time in 16 months when Saints take on Preston North End in a friendly.The COVID-19 pandemic meant that Davidson’s stunning cup double-winning campaign in the hotseat took place in empty stadiums.But now 1000 season ticket holders are set to be perched in the stands – and the Saints manager could not be happier for them.“This will be the first game in front of fans since I took on the job so I’m really looking forward to it,” he told the PA.“It’s also against my old club, where I spent seven years, and

St Johnstone fans have appeared at Perth Sheriff Court, charged with taking part in shameful scenes following the club’s Scottish Cup triumph almost two months ago. A sixth had a warrant issued for his arrest after he failed to turn up to answer charges of throwing flares, smoke bombs or other pyrotechnics at police and security officers at McDiarmid Park on the evening of Saturday, May 22.All are accused of “behaving in a threatening or abusive manner” when it is alleged that security officer Margaret McKenna was injured by one of the missiles.

Get the latest Scottish parenting news sent straight to your inbox each week with our newsletter.The alarm clock sounds, Finn Regan packs his boots and heads off to Sumburgh Airport.It is not long after 8am, the first Loganair flight of the day from Shetland and the beginning of a regular journey that he hopes will lead to fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional footballer.As the plane touches down in Aberdeen after an hour in the sky, excitement builds. Then there is the two-hour car journey to Perth.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Callum Davidson’s season of success has continued - on the golf course.The cup double-winning St Johnstone manager has now set a new course record at Dunblane New.A plus-three handicapper, Davidson needed only 62 knocks to get round the challenging test in a club competition last weekend.Birdies at one, four, five, six, seven, 17 and 18 certainly helped, as did an eagle on the 10th.There were a couple of bogeys at 11 and 15 but Davidson, who has been a member for 34 years, was clear of the field.“It is a hard course to score low on,” Davidson smiled.“My uncle Alec Wilson held the course record for ages with a 64 and I have always wanted to beat him.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Callum Davidson has delivered a massive thank you to St Johnstone fans for snapping up season tickets.The Perth club this week noted that sales are “flying” as supporters sign up to watch Scottish football’s cup double winners.Saints, who won the 2021 League Cup and Scottish Cup, have much to look forward to.There will be a determination to build on their fifth-placed league finish while European football is on the horizon this summer.Davidson, who pieced together a dream first year as manager, wants as many fans as possible to join the journey at McDiarmid Park.“I’d like to thank the people who supported us last season and are now showing their support again,” the

St Johnstone boss was basking in the afterglow of an historic weekend that saw his side become only the fourth club to win the Scottish and League Cups in the same season. He knows success may come at a price, however.

St Johnstone boss than the club had lifted previously in their entire 136-year history. It’s a remarkable achievement for the rookie boss who held aloft the Scottish Cup after a final win over Hibs to add to the Betfred Cup they picked up in February.

That put the 'Bellshill Cafu' in exalted company, and Rooney told BBC Scotland he had to wait for his opportunity, having started behind on-loan Danny McNamara following his summer move from Inverness.He said: "I knew I had it in me. Wee Danny was doing well, so I had to wait on my chance, and it finally came along, I sort of grasped it with two hands and went for it."On him getting the goal, Rooney said: "It is what it is, I'll take it, but I want to keep on improving, I always want to do better, and hopefully I'll score in two finals next year again."I'm delighted for the whole team, the manager, everybody.

Scottish Cup. And now he's ready to beg the authorities in Perth to let them celebrate it with supporters in their own city as soon as it's safe to do so.Davidson achieved legendary status at Hampden by beating Hibs 1-0 and picking up his second piece of silverware of the season after lifting the Betfred Cup in February.There were joyous scenes among Saints players, staff and chairman Steve Brown at the end.But the McDiarmid Park club did it with no fans in the stadium and Davidson wants to put that right when Covid restrictions allow it.

Scottish Cup victory. The win over Hibs secured an unbelievable domestic Double for the Perth side as they became the first team to achieve the feat outside of Glasgow since 1990.

Scottish Cup Final day. St Johnstone take on Hibs in a mouthwatering clash between two of the best teams in Scotland this season.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Callum Davidson wants to remember this week for the rest of his life.And on Friday the cup double-chasing St Johnstone manager will take a moment to himself to soak it all in.Perth has turned blue and white ahead of Saints going for Scottish Cup glory against Hibs at the national stadium.Bunting hangs in the city centre streets, local landmarks are proudly adorning club colours while shop and pub fronts are bathed in flags, scarves and memorabilia. Fans may still be unable to attend in person due to the coronavirus but Davidson feels their support and love.“I’m probably going to take a long drive around Perth myself and soak it all up,” he said.

St Johnstone fans will be allowed to see their team walk out at Hampden next week for the club’s Scottish Cup Final tie with Hibs.

St Johnstone fans could be at Hampden next week for the club's Scottish Cup final tie with Hibs.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Jason Kerr is already in dreamland.The St Johnstone captain can reflect on helping guide the Perth club to a League Cup win and top six finish this term.That raises a smile but he is daring to dream all over again ahead of Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi-final with St Mirren.“Every time I wake up I pinch myself to make sure it’s not a dream,” the 24-year-old smiled.“I’m hugely honoured to have captained this club to a Betfred Cup win, to get another top six and a semi-final [of the Scottish Cup].“I just want to go further and win this.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Jason Kerr has this season helped guide St Johnstone to a top six finish, League Cup win and Scottish Cup semi-final.He was handed the skipper’s armband two years ago aged just 22 and has continued to grow into the role with every passing week.His performances on the field of play have been consistently impressive and, off the park, he carries a professional persona and is proud to hold his position.Someone who has watched on with admiration is former full-back Danny Griffin - a player who definitely knows what it is like to captain the Perth club at a young age.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Thirteen years have passed since he last laced up his boots at McDiarmid Park.But you can guarantee the Skopje St Johnstone Supporters Club will be tuning in for Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi-final.Goran Stanic, the footballing magician from Macedonia, loved his time in Perth. Absolutely loved it.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Scott Tanser’s season looks to be over, St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson has confirmed. The left-sided full-back injured his ankle in extra-time of the Perth club’s stunning Scottish Cup win against Rangers on Sunday.Tanser limped off to be replaced by Callum Booth and, a few days on, it does not look to be good news for the 26-year-old.Davidson said: “At the moment it doesn’t look too great for him. I think his season might be over.“It’s quite badly swollen around the area so we need to wait for that to settle then we’ll get him a scan in the next couple of days, then wait and see what the damage is.“It’s a big blow for us because he’s been good.

Rangers fans would have missed Line of Duty but James Tavernier admitted there needed to be an investigation after some criminal defending at Ibrox.The BBC cop drama is famous for jaw dropping plot twists but wee Martin Compston and co had nothing on the events in Glasgow’s south side last night.Tavernier couldn’t quite believe what he’d seen either after the boys in blue managed to make a mess of their plans for the rest of the season.This wasn’t in the script for Steven Gerrard’s men.Tavernier scored with three minutes to go but Gers let St Johnstone keeper Zander Clark in to their box without and escort and he made them pay with the goal and in the shoot out.The skipper thought the Scottish Cup was going to be locked up in