Game of the season in Premiership's opening weekend?
Newly-promoted St Johnstone block out summer "noise" to thrill fans with a goal-laden win over Kilmarnock on the Premiership opening weekend.
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"I cannot see this St Johnstone team doing much."
— Kris Boyd , Athlete
"How we played last year was the best way to win the Championship... we do not want to be a naive, romantic team who plays nice football and loses matches."
— Simo Valakari , Athlete
"It was breathtaking, to be honest."
— Allan Preston , Athlete
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Newly-promoted St Johnstone block out summer "noise" to thrill fans with a goal-laden win over Kilmarnock on the Premiership opening weekend.
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