Tommy left the Saints
MAY
- There was a big shock for St Johnstone fans as legendary manager Tommy Wright left the club.
- St Johnstone’s head of football operations Kirsten Robertson revealed“high calibre” applicants were interested in the managerial position.
- Perth Tri Club organised a virtual race - props included paddling pools, hot-tubs and garden sprinklers - to keep members entertained.
- Perth tennis fans were treated to an online question and answer session with Judy Murray.
- With courses closed, golfers clubbed together to raise more than £4000 in 24 hours for King James VI Golf Club.
- British Curling’s women’s programme players for 2020/21 included locals Eve Muirhead,
Mili Smith, Holly Wilkie-Milne and Beth Farmer.
JUNE
- Creative Perth Triathlon Club’s latest virtual challenge saw them link-up with their Australian namesake.
- A move to phase one of the routemap out of coronavirus lockdown saw the likes of tennis courts, golf courses and bowling greens open with new safety protocols.
- Curling stalwart Pete Loudon’s contribution to the sport was recognised when he was awarded the 2020 Ice Diamond Award.
- Scone Tennis Club’s decision to open up their courts to the community for free proved a smash hit.
- Callum Davidson was named the new St Johnstone manager and the green light was given for pre-season training to begin.