Valakari discusses player conversations impacting team selections at St Johnstone
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 7:47 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari indicated that forward Taylor Steven considered options outside the club this summer prior to earning a starting role for the past three matches. Valakari also revealed a need to address defender Daniel Finlayson's absence from the lineup, as he had not featured in three games before returning against Celtic. The discussions underline the manager's efforts to motivate players and maintain squad morale as the season progresses.
- •Simo Valakari reveals Taylor Steven explored options this summer.
- •Daniel Finlayson returned to the squad after a three-match absence.
- •Valakari held strong conversations to motivate players.
- •St Johnstone is in a competitive league setting.
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"St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has revealed that Taylor Steven explored his options away from McDiarmid Park this summer before the 21-year-old winger earned a starting place for the last three matches. St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has admitted that he felt the need to have a "strong conversation" with Daniel Finlayson after leaving the 25-year-old defender out his side for three games before his return against Celtic.
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