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In his own words Simo Valakari is no “football nerd”. ‌

The Finn puts the necessary hours into driving St Johnstone ’s promotion bid which he says is ahead of schedule but “not even close to where we want to go”. ‌

But after working hours? Don’t expect him to be jumping on the 24/7 televised football conveyor belt every night. ‌

Valakari loves to listen to music, an eclectic mix of anything from classic rock 'n' roll to stuff from back home in Finland. He works out. And likes to lose himself in a book.

He is fascinated by art too, particularly of the tattoo variety and the 52-year-old has an impressive covering over his body which documents his well-travelled life journey in football. “Every place I have lived I have a tattoo but I’ve still to decide on a Perth o

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