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St Johnstone were without both of the regular centre backs in Aberdeen, switched to a makeshift central defensive trio and left Pittodrie with a win. Simo Valakari branded the performance as a 'masterclass' in control without the ball. How right was he? And with Cheick Diabate set to return against Dundee United, what might the Saints team look like at the weekend?

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"Back Three, Three Points" is an episode of The Spoony Chop: A St Johnstone FC Podcast. Runtime 48 min. Published October 13, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.