Valakari Reacts to St Mirren Win: 'We Need to Recover and Get Better'
ST Johnstone head coach Simo Valakari was left disappointed with the 1-0 loss to St Mirren, but he's already looking to the next game.
'We know the nature of this league. If you don't take your chance, the opponent will get a chance.'
Valakari's words sum up the team's performance, where they failed to capitalize on their chances and paid the price. The head coach praised his team's first-half display, but admitted that they struggled in the second half.
'We played a very good 45 minutes. We soaked up some pressure, played the ball. Second half, it was a game of two penalties. They scored theirs and I congratulate them.'
The loss leaves ST Johnstone 11 points clear of Partick at the top of the Scottish Championship table, with a league standing of 1st, 77 points, 22 wins, 11 draws, and 3 losses from 36 games, and a recent form of WWWWW.
What Happened?
ST Johnstone's 1-0 loss to St Mirren was a result of their inability to capitalize on their chances. Despite a good first-half display, they struggled in the second half and paid the price.
Why It Matters for ST Johnstone
The loss is a setback for ST Johnstone, but they remain 11 points clear of Partick at the top of the Scottish Championship table. The team needs to recover and get better at certain things, as Valakari admitted.
What Comes Next?
ST Johnstone will look to bounce back from the loss and continue their winning run. The team has been on a 5-game winning streak, with a recent form of WWWWW, and they will look to extend it.
League Standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way)
ST Johnstone are 1st in the Scottish Championship, with 77 points, 22 wins, 11 draws, and 3 losses from 36 games, and a recent form of WWWWW.
Goals this Season
ST Johnstone have scored 67 goals and conceded 25, with a goal difference of +42.
Lead at the Top
ST Johnstone are 11 points clear of Partick at the top of the Scottish Championship table.
Last Result
ST Johnstone's last result was a 1-0 win over Ayr Utd on 2026-05-01.
Recent Form (last 5)
ST Johnstone are on a 5-game winning streak, with a recent form of WWWWW, and they have not lost in their last 5 games.
