Ahead of the Scottish Cup quarter-final against Livingston, manager Simo Valakari stressed the need for St Johnstone to be ready to face Livingston's tactical maneuvers, which he described as "dark arts." He appreciates how Livingston uses every possible strategy to win, including manipulating game conditions. Valakari also notes St Johnstone's recent improvement, losing just two of their last eight games, which has boosted their confidence. He emphasizes maintaining a positive mindset heading into the match as an opportunity to reach the semi-finals.
Manager Simo Valakari emphasizes the importance of St Johnstone being prepared for Livingston's tactics, which he refers to as "dark arts"—subtle strategies to gain advantages.
St Johnstone's recent performance shows an improvement, having lost only two of their last eight games in all competitions, highlighting their recent boost in confidence and form.
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