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BBC News
8 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Nelms on Pressley, recruitment process & top-six hopes
Dundee managing director John Nelms has been discussing the process of appointing of head coach Steven Pressley, what it means for the structure of the club and his hopes for next are the best bits from his sitdown with club media:On the process recruiting a new head coach, Nelms says Dundee have a "core value of development." The club now has a "proper framework and structure" and he believes Pressley comes with "all the tools" to make that adds that Pressley has "vast knowledge of what we need to do to be successful" after "working with development players" at Premier League club the structure change at the club, which has resulted in David Longwell being appointed as technical manager, Nelms says: "It goes back to the word development. We need to have a person who is giving a little bit more to our players so they are best they can be.""Every player will have David looking after them," Nelms adds. The American describes Longwell as "no-nonsense" and says he will be part of the first-team appointing a head coach rather than a manager, Nelms says that "won't look much different for fans". The head coach's focus will be on "getting points in the bag," he the interview process with Pressley, Nelms says the board "spent four hours walking through different elements" and the new Dundee boss "was saying all the things we want to hear". The former Scotland defender "literally ticked all the boxes".Nelms says Pressley is a "soft-spoken leader" who will "lead by example" in his role. "He wants to make you better and as successful as possible," he adds. On summer transfer business, Nelms says "recruitment hasn't stopped at all" and "signings will be here soon".And on the club's hopes for next season, he adds: "It's always top six, it's what we budget for. We strive to be in it and always will."
BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Dundee step up new manager search
Dundee are hoping to unveil their new managerial appointment next week, with managing director John Nelms meeting with potential managers across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (The Courier, external - subscription required)Rangers' interest in out-of-contract Dundee midfielder Josh Mulligan is on hold until the Ibrox club appoint a new head coach, but the 22-year-old has other options, with Charlton Athletic and Salford City also keen. (Daily Record), externalZiyad Larkeche, the 22-year-old left-back, says he is returning from his loan to Dundee unclear about whether "there is a real plan for me" at Queens Park Rangers after Marti Cifuentes was dismissed as manager before the end of the season. (The Courier, external - subscription required)Read the rest of Thursday's Scottish gossip.
The Courier
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Courier
JIM SPENCE: New Dundee manager must lift Dark Blues out of United's shadow
Dundee FC face a huge decision in appointing their new manager. After a top six finish two seasons ago, followed by a relegation scrap in the season just ended, the quest for long-term stability at Dens Park remains frustratingly elusive. An unwise choice could set them back years; an inspired appointment could signal success for seasons to come. Many, including me, feel that Tony Docherty was harshly treated. But football is a brutal business and results are all that count. I'd be surprised if Dee managing director John Nelms hadn't had a fair idea of who he would like as new boss before he sacked his manager, Whoever is unveiled, with the new stadium project still being faced with planning hurdles, these are crucial days for the club. Dundee's ambition should always be to be better than United, and vice versa. The new man who'll replace Tony Docherty will know that living in the shadow of their neighbours, as the Dark Blues have done for many years, is unacceptable to many supporters. Changing that long-standing situation, though, is very difficult and it'll take a big character as the new manager to do that. Tony Docherty paid the ultimate managerial price after the club's brush with relegation, but the fact that United finished in fourth place and qualified for Europe wouldn't have helped his case when Nelms, who has been at Dens since 2013, made the decision to fire him. Both clubs remaining in the top flight is great for the city, but when it comes to recruitment for next season, United remain the more attractive club for any potential signings. Their European qualification – along with their cemented reputation as one of Scotland's top six clubs – makes Tannadice a more desirable destination than Dens this summer. Tangerines manager Jim Goodwin's reputation has been firmly enhanced by the job he's done in securing a finish above clubs like Aberdeen and Hearts, who massively outgun his wage bill, and United's excellent training facilities in St Andrews are also a strong lure for players. However, Dundee's next choice of boss could affect that situation. It's reckoned that John Nelms was disappointed that, despite what he regarded as a strong wage budget and investment, the team still ended up in a basement battle. If he unveils a high-profile figure as new manager, that could make Dundee a strong proposition for players they identify as targets to challenge United, and in aiming for regular top six credentials, which should be their ambition. Spotting players who can do a job for the club is one thing; selling the club and location to those players is another. However, a manager with a big reputation, perhaps as a former player at a successful club, can be a significant factor in persuading ambitious players to come and play for him. And if he has strong links to a big club, the possibilities of a couple of good loan deals from them to bolster his squad is another bonus. Rarely has an incoming manager at Dens faced such weighty expectations at a club where the axe has fallen on eight bosses during John Nelms reign.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Who next for Dundee?
Who next for Dundee following the shock sacking of Tony Docherty?Will they go for a safe pair of hands? Will they go for an up-and-coming young manager? Or will they go leftfield?The club have plumped for the latter option a few times over the two appointments prior to Tony Docherty's arrival – Mark McGhee and Gary Bowyer – ticked the leftfield if you go a bit further back you can add the likes of John Brown and Ivano Bonetti to that will be intriguing to see what kind of road John Nelms and co opt to go is for sure is that whoever is recruited will have to hit the ground decision to move Docherty on will be viewed as harsh by some. Having built a squad from scratch he overachieved in his first season at the while things didn't go as planned this time round there are some mitigating circumstances, with crippling injuries near the top of that an appointment is made, the new manager will become the fifth person to occupy the Dundee hotseat in just three years - after James McPake, McGhee, Bowyer and Docherty.A high turnover of managers is rarely conducive to steady progress on the in the dugout will surely be key to the club's owners being able to preside over the period of on-field success they so clearly desire.
BBC News
02-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Positive talks on new stadium plans, says Nelms
Discussions between Dundee and Transport Scotland have been constructive since a public spat earlier this month over the Scottish Premiership club's plan for a new stadium, chief executive John Nelms has told fans. (The Courier), externalRead the rest of Friday's Scottish gossip.
