21-05-2025
'I'm not filled with sadness about relegation'
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it relegation has felt like a looming possibility for the past three seasons, marked by constant changes in management, ownership, and player acquisitions, we should remember the incredible first 13 years back in the top period was arguably the finest in St Johnstone's history, with half of those seasons ending in a top-six also celebrated two Scottish Cup victories, a League Cup win and six European qualifications, including memorable results against Rosenborg and a generation of supporters, this level of success has been the norm. However, those of us over 30 know first-hand that escaping the second tier can be a challenging pre-season just six weeks away and half the squad already departed (the remainder potentially following suit if wage reductions aren't accepted), a significant rebuild is on the horizon. Only time will tell if a solid plan is in place to address I'm not filled with sadness about relegation. The football has been difficult to watch since our cup-winning legends were broken feels like the right moment to hit the reset button, build a team capable of dominating the Championship, and hopefully secure a few more cup wins in the next achieved promotion and cup wins before, and we have the spirit to do it again. Miller can be found at Dogger Saints, external
