Valakari notes room for improvement ahead of match against Falkirk
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:23 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari expressed satisfaction with the team's solid start to the Scottish Premiership season, currently sitting seventh with seven points from six matches. Despite their positive performance, Valakari emphasized the need for improvements. As they prepare to host Falkirk on Saturday, Valakari acknowledged the challenge posed by Falkirk, who secured their first league win of the season midweek. He praised Falkirk's energy and technical play, indicating that their recent success reflects their growing readiness for the season.
- •St Johnstone currently sits seventh in the league table.
- •The team has seven points from their first six matches.
- •Valakari sees potential for substantial improvement.
- •Falkirk won their first match of the season midweek.
- •Saturday's match poses a significant challenge for St Johnstone.
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — 'Room for improvement' after solid Saints start - Valakari
"Manager Simo Valakari is not surprised by St Johnstone's solid start to the Scottish Premiership season but admits "there is a lot of room for improvement as well". As they look to continue their positive start at home to Falkirk on Saturday, Valakari and his players appear to be keeping their feet firmly on the ground. Finn Valakari is braced for a tough challenge this weekend against a Falkirk side that got their first league win of the season in midweek with a 2-1 home success over Hearts.
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