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First minister visits Perth as the SNP steps up its campaign ahead of May’s local council election
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Call for flume at Perth pool to be named after boss's iconic celebration -
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
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Taggart star @colinmccredie fulfilled dad's last wish to be buried beside wife in Perthshire -
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DREAM COME TRUE! Perthshire curlers Eve Muirhead and Mili Smith win GOLD with Team GB at Winter Olympics in Beijing
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THEY'VE DONE IT! Perth High School are Scottish Senior Shield champions after penalty shootout delight at Hampden @PerthHighSchool
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St Johnstone - Scottish Cup winners 2021. The pride of Perth Wow, just wow!
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Perthshire domestic abuse survivor’s new law to protect women moves one step closer to reality
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@StJohnstone to be honoured by Perth and Kinross after historic Betfred Cup win -
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Nicola Sturgeon visit to Perth charity shelved after chair backs Tories
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St Johnstone fans say staff and families should get Scottish Cup final tickets -
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We're getting used to producing front pages like this one which is in shops today. Long may it continue.....
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Community champion Atholl Henderson retires but leaves lasting St Johnstone legacy
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BREAKING: St Johnstone set to be awarded Freedom of Perth after historic cup double -
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St Johnstone fans call for "The Tommy Wright Stand" at McDiarmid Park
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“My dad, my big brother, my gran and grandpa all made it up. Mum was too nervous. She stayed home and I don’t think she watched it.” "Dream come true": Ross Sinclair ready for more after making St Johnstone debut
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St Johnstone legend and local inspiration David Wotherspoon is going to the World Cup after earning Canada selection
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St Johnstone goalkeeper Zander Clark delights young fans by handing over gloves after League Cup quarter-final win against Dundee
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St Mirren 2 St Johnstone 2: Nicky Clark nets stunning injury time overhead kick in front of jubilant travelling support to clinch Saints dramatic late point
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OFF THE BOTTOM! St Johnstone 1 Ross County 0: Graham Carey nets beautiful winner in Perth as Saints move up to tenth in the Scottish Premiership Report:
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Proud Perthshire curler Mili Smith on the incredible Winter Olympics gold medal journey @milismithh_
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BREAKING: Double winners St Johnstone granted Freedom of the City of Perth by councillors -
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4 years
After Saturday's bombshell news, a back page that says it all.....
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St Johnstone off to Hampden AGAIN after knocking Dundee out of the League Cup
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That’s it. That’s the photo....
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Save this photo forever #SJFC
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St Johnstone make lifelong fan's day with surprise visit to Ochil Care Home in Perth
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That’ll do....
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St Johnstone legend Murray Davidson set to retire after fantastic career in Perth where he became real fans' favourite
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Taggart star says St Johnstone success has helped him through lockdown -
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“For me it was very tough and, to be honest, I cried a little bit at home. The dream came true because of them.” Sven Sprangler admits he was in tears after hearing St Johnstone had parted company with Steven MacLean and Liam Craig Story:
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3 years
Liam Gordon wants home form turnaround as captain praises vocal backing from Fair City Unity
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Fans get starring role in new @StJohnstone stage show -
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2 years
Jeanfield Swifts goalkeeper Mark Mitchell decides to sign on for another year - thanks to son Logan
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“It has been a really positive year for me and a real privilege to play for the club.” Alex Mitchell says he returns to Millwall a better player and person after his time on loan at St Johnstone Story:
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David Wotherspoon: No new contract for club legend but forever a role model to Perthshire kids who dream of playing for St Johnstone Story:
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St Johnstone fan group Fair City Unity will host McDiarmid Park soft toy collection on November 12 to bring happiness to local kids this Christmas
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3 years
BREAKING: hearing Pep has asked Callum Davidson for advice ahead of the CL final. But as he doesn’t have Shaun Rooney in the team, Pep has went back to the drawing board.
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Conservative Frank Smith has been elected to represent the Almond and Earn ward at Perth and Kinross Council
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Final fever grips Fair City as St Johnstone set sights on cup history
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3 years
St Johnstone win the League Cup -
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Today's PA includes a fantastic 16-page Scottish Cup final pull-out - a must for @StJohnstone fans. COME ON YOU SAINTS!!
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HUGE! St Johnstone 2 Kilmarnock 1: Nicky Clark nets clinical early double as caretaker boss Alex Cleland celebrates Saints' first win of the season Report:
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St Johnstone Euro tie with Galatasaray heading for a sell out -
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Double delight as @StJohnstone fan becomes dad just hours after Betfred Cup win -
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Motherwell 1 St Johnstone 2: Dramatic Stevie May winner deep into stoppage time sparks joyous scenes for Saints at Fir Park
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Eve Muirhead speaks of "great honour" after winning Perth and Kinross Sports Personality of the Year award and highlights wide range of talent in the region
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Calls for St Johnstone to be granted the freedom of Perth after cup double -
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St Johnstone set to bolster attacking options with signing of striker Luke Jephcott
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2 years
From young trialist to St Johnstone saviour and everything in between, Callum Hendry reflects on his journey with a club he will never forget @Callum_Hendry
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Think tomorrow's front page says it all....
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Don't miss tomorrow's cup final souvenir edition of the Perthshire Advertiser, featuring our special 16-page @StJohnstone Betfred Cup final pullout
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Perthshire curlers Eve Muirhead and Mili Smith selected for Winter Olympics
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Perthshire footballer Leah Sidey determined to grasp opportunity after earning Scotland U17 call-up
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“It was an unbelievable feeling and, to be honest, a bit emotional. To be back playing in games like that really hit home.” Striker Dayle Robertson on his delightful double and the forever famous day when Jeanfield Swifts hammered Elgin City 6-0. Story:
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Striker Isaac Olaofe keen to learn as Millwall loanee looks to shine for St Johnstone. Full story 👉
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BREAKING: Scottish Cup hero Steven MacLean back at St Johnstone as a first team coach. Read more 👉
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St Johnstone youth academy impress against Manchester United and earn return invite
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Tom Sang simply loved playing his part in St Johnstone's much-needed win against Hearts
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John Swinney has held the Perthshire North seat for the SNP
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“I needed to make sure I was professional, did all the right things and was a good team-mate for the boys.” Experienced defender Ryan McGowan never lost faith in his ability to help St Johnstone's cause Story:
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“The experience of playing in that stadium with their mates is a story they’ll be telling for the rest of their lives.” Perth High School has the support of the city in tonight's Senior Shield football final at national stadium Hampden @Perthhigh_pe
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St Johnstone midfielder David Wotherspoon back in training ahead of midweek Scottish Premiership trip to Kilmarnock
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“I was really overwhelmed by the whole reaction and the comments that came flooding in across social media.” David Wotherspoon on the "incredible" support from St Johnstone fans as Perth club's cup-winning legend discusses his next steps in football
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3 years
Angus Mailer: St Johnstone, Stirling University studies and signing for Elgin City
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“I’ve got this far and everyone keeps saying I need to get to the 40 mark. I’ll see how the body holds up.” Experienced Jeanfield Swifts goalkeeper Mark Mitchell couldn't resist another season as Perth club go for Scottish Cup glory Story:
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What a performance from @StJohnstone tonight! Well done to the players and management team. Can’t wait for the final on February 28
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Cameron Sinclair, from Scone, crowned winner at World Solo Drumming Championship Story:
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Michael O'Halloran the hero as St Johnstone attacker nets last-gasp winner against Kilmarnock. Report here 👉
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School does its bit to make sure new starts are well prepared for secondary life -
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St Johnstone FC and fans help raise over £50k for Rachel Borthwick, wife of player Graham Carey, to have life-saving surgery following a fourth cancer diagnosis Full story:
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Jeanfield Swifts manager Ross Gunnion "couldn't be more proud" as Perth club's Scottish Cup dream continues
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HUGE! St Johnstone 1 St Mirren 0: Chris Kane sparks scenes of pure joy in Perth by netting stoppage time winner in battle of the Saints Report:
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St Johnstone will take on Hibernian in the Scottish Cup final on Saturday and the PA will be running a 16-page special pull out in Friday's paper, along with all the cup final build up, so make sure you reserve your copy at your newsagents today!
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Liam Gordon's local youth team switch to centre-half and the road to St Johnstone captaincy
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How our night is going
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Dedication pays off for Perth's Nathan Bartlett in Scottish kickboxing title win
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Jeanfield Swifts 6 Tynecastle 1: Swifts enjoy Friday night under the lights to add another three points to Premier League tally
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Connor Graham, from Perthshire, defeats world's best under-16 golfers to be crowned Junior Open champion 2022
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FANTASTIC! Perthshire curler Eve Muirhead books place in final at Winter Olympics and Team GB will now go for gold against Japan
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Call made for gold medal winning curlers to be given the Freedom of Perth
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Jeanfield Swifts 4 Crossgates 0: Jake Dolzanski at the double AGAIN as Swifts net comfortable victory in Perth
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Dundee United 0 St Johnstone 1: Ali Crawford winner as Zander Clark produces goalkeeping masterclass
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Nicola Jameison backed to shine in new role after being selected as St Johnstone WFC captain
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St Johnstone 3 Dundee 1: Club legend Liam Craig's record-breaking afternoon marked in style
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Sven Sprangler deal agreed as St Johnstone now seek to get transfer green light for Austrian midfielder Story:
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"I'm here to score goals": New St Johnstone signing Luke Jephcott gives clear message and is available for selection against Alloa tomorrow afternoon Story:
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Rising St Johnstone star Fran Franczak named in the SPFL Team of the Week as 16-year-old's performance against Hibs is hailed "terrific" Story:
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“He was getting a bit giddy on Tuesday wanting to do extra stuff. He has trained so, for me, he becomes available.” St Johnstone striker Chris Kane could return for Motherwell game this weekend after successfully completing full training sessions
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Adam Montgomery on the joy of winning, his St Johnstone journey so far and the delight of playing with Stevie May
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Kilmarnock 0 St Johnstone 1: Saints SAFE from relegation after crucial win as interim boss Steven MacLean celebrates passionately with fans
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Mike Hay: Why you can never write off massively determined Eve Muirhead
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“I’ve been at the club since I was 15 years old. I’m 29 now... If St Johnstone want to give me another contract, I would be delighted.” Chris Kane reiterates desire to remain at St Johnstone and would be "delighted" with new contract Story:
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It's official - Perth is the bonniest as @BeautiPerth wins the champion of champions at the RHS Britain in Bloom awards
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“The option of coming here for a completely different challenge is one I couldn’t turn down.” Bulgarian goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov turns down offers from elsewhere to join St Johnstone on two year deal Story:
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“It’s massive for a club like Luncarty. Everyone connected with the club can be really proud.” Manager Robbie Holden shares delight and pride after Luncarty hit "major milestone" by earning Scottish Cup place
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“It’s a great boost, not just for us as a team and a club, but for netball as a whole throughout Perth and Kinross.” Brilliant celebrations as Perth City Junior Netball Club's U15 team shine to win Scottish Youth Cup Story: @NetballScotland
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“We may not have the biggest support but our fans have shown they’ve definitely got the biggest hearts.” Saints fans will continue support for local foodbank before Sunday's home game and Fair City Unity to host soft toy collection for children Story:
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