Jason Holt expects St Johnstone to excel in Premiership return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:13 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
St Johnstone captain Jason Holt urged his team to flourish upon their return to the Scottish Premiership. The Saints, recently promoted after winning the Championship, will open their league campaign at home against Kilmarnock on Sunday. Holt emphasized the challenge of maintaining their previous season's standards and expressed confidence in the squad's ability to compete at a higher level. He referenced the success of past Championship winners, highlighting the potential for solid performances in their first season back. Holt aims for the team to showcase their capabilities and be competitive in the league.
- •St Johnstone opens the Premiership season against Kilmarnock on Sunday.
- •Holt encourages the team to replicate last season's success.
- •Recent Championship winners have performed well in their first Premiership seasons.
- •Holt aims for the squad to showcase their abilities in higher competition.
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Holt wants Saints to flourish on Premiership return
"Captain Jason Holt has urged newly-promoted St Johnstone to show what they are capable of and "flourish" on their return to the Scottish Premiership. Each of the previous three Championship winners – Dundee, Dundee United and Falkirk – went on to finish in the top six in their first season back in the Premiership. Holt will lead Saints out for their league opener at home to Kilmarnock on Sunday.
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