SPFL boss laughs off top-six talk with ‘Football Manager’ quip

St Johnstone manager Valakari feels his team have been competitive in their first meeting with all of their Premiership opponents…

Herald Scotland

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 5:34 PM

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St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari dismissed top-six talk, stating media and fans can 'play Football Manager' regarding points speculation.
Valakari insisted his team's sole focus remains preparing for Saturday's upcoming match against Kilmarnock.
St Johnstone sits eighth in the Scottish Premiership table with 13 points from 11 matches.

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St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari dismissed discussions regarding a potential top-six Scottish Premiership push, comparing point calculations and speculation to playing the video game "Football Manager." Ahead of Saturday's match against Kilmarnock, Valakari emphasized that his squad is strictly focused on taking the season one fixture at a time.

St Johnstone sits eighth in the table with 13 points from 11 matches following a midweek stoppage-time draw against Motherwell. Despite Kilmarnock dropping to the bottom of the league, Valakari warned that their upcoming opponents remain dangerous and will be motivated.

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