St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari gives rebuild pledge and insists survival hopes are not ‘finito’
The Perth club faces a daunting clash with Celtic on Sunday.
The Perth club faces a daunting clash with Celtic on Sunday.
Goodwin was fulsome in his praise for Docherty this week.
Relegation from the Premiership in a few weeks remains a serious threat for the Dark Blues.
The plans will change if Saints get to the Scottish Cup final and avoid automatic relegation.
The Dark Blues aim to maintain their unbeaten record against the Buddies this season.
Jim Goodwin's men have two cracks at claiming one point to secure top six football post-split.
Any Hamilton Accies sanction could help the Pars in their bid to stay in the Championship.
The new Pars boss earned his first win in charge thanks to Otoo's winner against Livingston.
Ewan Otoo's goal earned the Pars a crucial 1-0 victory over the Lions.
The Pars battled to a stirring 1-0 victory to jump to eighth in the Championship.
Jack Hamilton has been sidelined since December with an ankle problem.
Pars chairman and chief executive David Cook has also been commenting on the sacking of Michael Tidser.