Courier Talking Football: Dundee FC, Dundee United, St Johnstone and other east coast Scottish clubs

Doncaster Rovers have been linked with a summer move for Micky Melllon. Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson assess the likelihood of Dundee United needing a new manager for next season and the mood music that suggests it wouldn't be the worst idea to shake hands and part company. Also on the agenda are Dundee, unused sub Charlie Adam and the nail-biting Championship play-off race, as well as the weekend Scottish Cup action.

This week, Eric Nicolson, Jim Spence and Sean Hamilton assess Dundee's potentially huge comeback win over Dunfermline, look ahead to the Dark Blues and St Johnstone's Scottish Cup clash, ponder Dundee United's Cup clash with Partick Thistle and consider whether Micky Mellon may be tempted by a move back to England.

Dundee United have achieved Premiership safety but their two strikers are out of the Scotland picture, with one having his say on the team’s style of play. St Johnstone have more good times to look forward to, and Dundee have got a young star in midfield.

Dundee fans had to swallow a dose of bitter medicine after their team was comprehensively beaten at Dens Park by Ayr United. In this week's Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson discuss the possible implications for manager James McPake and the prospect of things changing for the better at Alloa on Friday night and beyond. Also up for discussion are the Scotland snub for Lawrence Shankland and St Johnstone's cup heroes, a Mark Ogren statement and top-six D-Day.

Still basking in the glory of St Johnstone's Betfred Cup win, Perth supporters want to see their star players get Scotland recognition. They also want to see Guy Melamed sign a new contract. In this week's Talking Football podcast, Jim Spence, Sean Hamilton and Eric Nicolson look back on the Hampden Park triumph and all the talking points to emerge from the national stadium and Hamilton in midweek. Dundee United are testing the water regarding a season ticket proposal and Dundee have a big test looming against runaway Championship leaders, Hearts.