# Can Simoball Survive the Premiership? St Johnstone season preview

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Podcast: [Scottish Football Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/scottish-football-podcast-60324)
Published: 2026-07-03T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0nwpgph
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St Johnstone are back in the Premiership after an immediate return from the Championship, but what can Saints fans expect this season? Ray Bradshaw is joined by Danny Williams from the Dogger Saints podcast and actor Colin McCredie to assess the impact of Simo Valakari, a summer rebuild focused on hungry, ambitious players, and the importance of bringing Toby Stewart back between the sticks. The panel debate expectations for the campaign, concerns over season ticket changes, whether Saints can avoid a relegation battle, and if Simoball can make the step up. Plus, quick-fire predictions for player of the year, league position and much more.

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