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St Johnstone Football Club, nicknamed "The Saints", is a professional football club based in Perth, Scotland. Founded in 1884, the team currently competes in the Scottish Premiership, the top tier of Scottish football. The club's name derives from St. John's Toun, the old name of Perth, and St Johnstone remains the only professional club in Britain to contain a J in their name. In 2020-21, St Johnstone achieved a historic Cup double, winning both their first Scottish League Cup and their second Scottish Cup.
Under the management of Simo Valakari, who took charge in October 2024, St Johnstone continues to navigate the challenges of the Scottish Premiership. The club's home ground is McDiarmid Park, which has been their base since 1989 and holds just over 10,000 spectators. The Saints have a strong local rivalry with the two Dundee clubs, Dundee United and Dundee FC, with matches between them known as "Tayside derbies".
St Johnstone's recent success has seen them qualify for European competitions on multiple occasions, with their most notable run coming in the 2021-22 season when they reached the play-off round of the UEFA Europa Conference League. The club continues to balance its ambitions on the domestic and European stages while maintaining a strong focus on youth development and community engagement.
Off the pitch, St Johnstone has undergone significant changes in recent years. In 2024, Adam Webb became the new owner and chairman, succeeding the Brown family who had been at the helm for over three decades. The club has also placed emphasis on its "Saints in the Community" initiative, which became the shirt sleeve sponsor for the 2023-24 season, highlighting their commitment to social responsibility.
As St Johnstone looks to build on its recent successes, fans and observers alike are keen to see how the club will fare in the competitive landscape of Scottish football. With a blend of experienced players and promising youth talent, The Saints continue to strive for consistency in the league while aiming to add to their trophy cabinet in cup competitions.
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