iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Trying new things Restricted Kilmarnock to playing in their own half a lot? Think their midfield shape helped us with that as they kind of forced themselves to play through the middle We felt more direct than last season despite defenders still dominating touch wise

000

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Think McAlear, Holt, Gullan, + Stanton, have cemented their places for the opening day Cant see Alvarez coming straight in? Do you pick Chalmers, Fotheringham, or Steven (Arbroath profile)? Or even Fowler with Paton wide like we ended last week? WyScout subscription ended so player charts changed

010

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Interesting crowds are showing a steady rise now, especially considering this season is us a tier lower and without the away crowds of Dundee/United/Aberdeen/Hearts/Hibs? Wonder if its the free u12s scheme taking hold eventually?

100

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Was intrigued to see how this came out purely because i wanted to see where McPake ended up Used "received passes", which doesnt include from crosses, converted it to "per90" then worked out what % each player was from the team total every game Teams making us go through Baird?

010

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Stumbled upon this again tonight so updated it. A win tomorrow puts Valakari level with Connolly (?!) in terms of win %. Manage to win the next 2 and he goes above Lomas Top 3 remain the "gold standard" for St Johnstone managers though, and thats the levels we need to him to hit

010

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Put long passes in to help show the difference in styles. Both approach the game differently. Abroath happier to sit off opponents and catch them out by going more direct (20 % of their passes "long")? but very effective at doing so and getting good chances. Dangerous team.

000

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Cheick Diabate - More well rounded CB than Baird or Boyes who should hopefully dominate in the division. Should be starting CB with Mikulic if everyone is fit.

030

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Sam Stanton - Box to box type who should be contributing in every phase. Needed more dynamic midfielders and he fits the bill. Matty Foulds - To play opposite Tumilty and looks the opposite type? More defensively strong and relies on passing his way up the park.

130

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Jamie Gullan - Winger/Striker hybrid who loves set plays. Hard worker and willing to run with the ball. We need both of those things. Reghan Tumilty - Attacking full back who should be able to cause problems individually. Need goals from everywhere and he should chip in.

120

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Thread of our signings so far: Jack Baird - Strong, old fashioned, CB who we hope should dominate our own box, but may struggle with the possession side of things? Morgan Boyes - Similar to Baird in a lot of ways but likely weaker in the air. Can play CB in a 3 or 4.

130

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

2 more rumoured. Unsure of Boyes, not a great defender and okay in possession. Might be more back up CB/LB like Douglas was meant to be. Experienced at this level + entering peak years though Gullan I like. Hard working and gets goals Valakari can improve both and I think Gullan could surprise

120

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

First signing of the Summer, Jack Baird from Morton. Tops the Championship in terms of headers won in his own box, winning 71.1% of them. In terms of players with 1000+ minutes, he sits 3rd for shots blocked too. Feels like a "proper" defender?

030

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Tonight marked the end of a journey that started over 20 years ago, when on the 15th of April 2005, Owen Coyle took charge of a club who'd just finished 8th in the second tier, just 7pts above relegation. First few years laid foundations which the later success was built on.

141

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Still not sure what to think of Watt but clear he helps control the midfield better than anyone else. Be fine if him and Holt are preferred in midfield until whatever end now.

130

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

County now our only hope of someone to catch.' Frustration for me is we should've been closer to them, if not higher, but just consistently shoot ourselves in the feet, although they're crashing hard. Both sides deservedly bottom two based on their attack as much as anything.

120

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Lowest points tally at this stage since promotion, as far as i can tell Ross County join us below the 40pt line, remaining game against them so important. Their form has absolutely plummeted and they're on a 5 game losing run, picking up just 3pts since we beat them 2 months ago

040

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

New St Johnstone badge, since I don't think the club are on here officially yet? More I look at it, more I like it.

060

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Maybe just a 5 horse race now? Hearts seem unlikely to get dragged in to me. Motherwell have the advantage of already having the points in the bag, but performance wise look woeful. Killie better than their position? Our attacking play collapsed again.

010

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Reminiscing great when your team is struggling, so why not go back to our last season in the second tier when a return there feels inevitable? FM09 it is, and heres the squad. Unreal depth in midfield and attack, with Andy Jackson a real wonderkid.

010

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

52 minutes of a must win match and, by far, the most passed to player is the goalkeeper. An oddity of football that Carey completes 0 passes in open play last week but sets up the winner, but can't create a goal this week with 36 passes. Right side offered little.

010

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Couldn't understand why these kept breaking when making them, but seems Carey didnt complete any open play passes? Sets up the winner so who gives a fuck, just a weird quirk I'd never have guessed This team just doesn't quit. Split usually a game of bottle and this lot have lots

121

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Dundee and Ross County feel like they've simply picked up more points during their high points than us, and thats the main difference. We've been slipping, performance wise, since the win over County and not declining again just before the split. All but us on course for 40+ pts

010

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Never been a fan of the "passes too much" criticisms of Valakari, but yesterday was hard to watch and think any differently. Aimless passing between CBs then a lack of ideas in the final third. Hibs press good but we were so woeful playing from the back it didnt need to be.

000

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Seemed okay early on but didnt really seem an actual plan to get the striker chances. Assumed it would come but the approach never really changed despite how the game was going. Strikers dont stand a chance of looking good in this team. Not sure why Ferguson didnt start.

010

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Some more players now creep above the 600 minute limit. Sanders still too highly rated but stuck with that one. Fisher a clear upgrade on previous keepers but harsh on Mikulic? Curtis good but still room to improve further? Nicky Clark maybe deserves another chance?

030

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Strikers just not involved in the slightest, really. Kimpioka completing more passes in 18 minutes than Sidibeh managed in 72 wasn't what i expected. Need one of the front three to create something and just now it won't be Sidibeh or Kirk so a huge weight on the other.

020

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Possession stuff now solid? Defensive play getting better and suspect goals conceded with Fisher in goals looks a lot better? Just attack to solve now. Knoester the CB to press? Morris/Okkels/Keskinen/Gueye the runners? Aberdeen use the wings a lot? Beware the big switch.

000

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Valakari leaps above Davidson, Clark, and Levein, by win% after tonight. Turn some losses into draws and keep the defensive record since January and things can look rosy.

130

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Its not really been a great season for anyone. Hearts resurgence peaking while Hibs are maybe due to falter. Dundee + Motherwell remain the sides to chase while, underlying numbers wise, we're rising again. Still a slither of hope but we need results more than performances now.

040

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Starting to flatline a bit again, even 2 wins in our next 2 games doesnt put us back on track. Its harsh but theres no room for a single slip up now. Dundee also falling away but their win at McDiarmid looks a bigger result every passing week. Slow start to the window so costly.

010

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Just a Gordon wondersave away from a point, in some respects, but do think the starting line up was wrong. Duke-McKenna simply has to play as much as possible and think Watt has played himself out the side too. Middle of the park lacks aggression.

030

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Interesting to see this confirmed by a player. Did feel like a few got caught out by the speed of play against Kilmarnock and it cost us, but it might have been a necessary loss to learn from and maybe good it came before this week. See what lessons were learned today.

160

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

A disjointed performance probably not a surprise. Think 4 players made thier league debut today? Manager still clearly working out who can do what/who works best with who, and Kilmarnock played so well we couldn't get away with it. Needed more from Watt.

220

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

One who i think will be surprisingly good. Aerial duel wins low and probably needs a deeper look, but WyScout only count a "won" aerial duel as one where your team retains possession afterwards. Gives depth and is what Valakari wants in a CB. A fine deal.

030

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

What version will we get? WyScout suggests he mostly played as a wide man in a 4-4-2/4-2-3-1 for Harrogate and Sutton United. Harrogate were more possession heavy than Sutton, who played the lowest amount of passes in the league. Maybe suggest hes best at counter attacking?

020

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Slowly creeping closer and closer to where we need to be. Kilmarnock, Hearts, County, Dundee, Aberdeen, the next 5. 10 points from that puts us on track for a 40pt season.

070

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Still need to catch up a fair bit with the sort of points tally we need to be targeting, but a really a run of 3 wins in a row is enough to drag us back onto track. Hard but not impossible, at this stage Everyone else on course for 40, which wont happen, so someone will drop off

130

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Do wonder if the constant decision to move Wright to the left, that arguably helped swing Saturdays game our way, is because he'll come inside a lot more than Douglas or Raymond? Figures dont look high in percentages but they are. Idea may be that it allows an extra central player to push up?

130

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

This was first half and aye, maybe explains why he changed it for Wright on the left? Douglas not getting forward enough and little support ahead of him.

010

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Absolutely incredible stat from the BBC.

070

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

It's a bit of a mess due to the change of shape in defence then a half time sub 😅 but I'll see if I can tidy it tonight. This is what SofaScore show as average positions.

110

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Does this team have enough to keep us up? Feels like you'd have enough energy/drive in there to put the fear into plenty of teams on the way down even if they don't pull off the near impossible though.

230

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Kind of looks like he might fit best in a back 3?

040

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Perhaps stupidly reminiscing about "miracles" St Johnstone have pulled off, do wanted to check the table on this day in the "Gretna season" How many other clubs manage to drag this back to finish level with them by game 36? This is a special club

050

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Think he ticks the boxes of what we need? Maybe not outstanding at Peterborough but he still seems to have added something there, while he was a standout the season before in Ireland. Seems like a proper, natural, right back in every way.

280

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Both both his last seasons up, as it feels fairer in this instance. Seems like he was maybe used differently as its a wild swing in the "role" charts for a player to have without changing clubs. Quick look at clips shows hes more of a playmaker than Sprangler but will battle. A perfect pairing?

150

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Eremenko very much a creative one who you need to build around? Seems exceptional around the box but would need carried defensively? Might be a gamble worth taking Taylor seems very Matt Smith-y to me. Maybe better on the ball but still weak off it? Just had a small look though

050

St Johnstone Analysis @stanalysis.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Can see why, presumably, data has flagged Griffith up as an all rounder worth scouting. Bit less rounded/attacking in American football mind you, but still effective in a way we need. Football in Panama seems *chaotic* so might be a few rough edges aggression wise.

040