"Being top throughout has brought a strange sort of comfort in a way, we've never been chasing or anything like that. It's probably quite a natural reaction for football fans to get a bit nervy, especially after having four difficult seasons like we have - I think we've been carrying a bit of scar tissue."
"What a feeling enjoying going every week and being confident every week has been, this has just been a lovely way to top it all off."
"They've won the most games (20 out of 24), lost the fewest (three), scored the most goals (64 - 12 more than Thistle) and conceded the lowest amount (25 - 10 fewer than the Jags)."
"Williams cites their emphatic start - where they gathered 28 points from an available 30 - as the crucial part of the title triumph as it provided a nice cushion, even when the form dropped off a little bit with draws around the turn of the year."
St Johnstone dominated the Scottish Championship, remaining at the top since matchday one. Their title was confirmed with a header from Ruari Paton against Dunfermline. The team won 20 out of 24 matches, scoring 64 goals and conceding only 25. Fans experienced a mix of comfort and anxiety due to past struggles, but the successful season brought joy and confidence back to supporters. A strong start with 28 points from 30 available was crucial for their title triumph, allowing them to manage subsequent dips in form.
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