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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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Scottish Premiership club LOSE SFA funding for new training centre with ambitious plans in turmoil
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DUNDEE'S plans for a state-of-the-art new training centre in the city's Riverside area are in limbo - after they LOST OUT on SFA funding for the project. We told you how Dundee FC Community Trust (DFCCT) had launched ambitious plans for a complex on the banks of the Tay at Riverside Drive. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 An impression of how the new plans could look 3 How the complex could look 3 John Nelms announces the plans to build the club's new training facility at Riverside Credit: Willie Vass The Dark Blues wanted to build a new hub facility at the Riverside, transforming the current pitches and adding a new artificial surface with a small stadium. Dundee council approved their proposal last year - with club officials saying at the time that the trust had secured investment through the Scottish FA's Grassroots Pitch and Facilities Fund which would be matched by the Keyes family. But those plans were put into disarray when they lost a legal battle with protesters. Pressure group Save Riverside Park challenged the decision in the courts - claiming the development would affect flood defences, and breach environmental rights. And with the local authority opting not to oppose the action, the Court of Session came down AGAINST Dundee. That means the Dens Park men will have to decide whether to put forward a new plan for the same site or look elsewhere. But the really bad news for them is that as it stands they've now LOST the SFA funding for the proposal. As the award had to be spent over the 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial years and wasn't delivered in this period, the cash was simply withdrawn and reallocated to alternative projects. And applications for this year's fund have already closed. A Dundee spokesperson, as quoted in the Courier, said: 'Dundee FC Community Trust and Dundee Football Club are aware of the current situation regarding the application and funding for the football training centre and community hub at the Riverside Pitches. 'Both the trust and the football club are working together to explore the best course of action going forward for the football training centre and community hub which will serve the people of Dundee in many different ways.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Scottish Premiership club's plans for new training ground hit by shock setback as they LOSE legal battle with protesters
DUNDEE'S plans to build a new training ground have been thrown into doubt after losing a legal battle with protesters. The Dark Blues want to build a new hub facility at the Riverside, transforming the current pitches and adding a new artificial surface with a small stadium. 3 Dundee's new training ground plans have been thrown into doubt Credit: Willie Vass 3 John Nelms was excited about the plans Credit: Willie Vass 3 The pitches at Riverside Park were due to be developed Credit: Andrew Barr Dundee council approved their proposal last year but pressure group Save Riverside Park challenged the decision in the courts claiming the development would affect flood defences, and breach environmental rights. The Court of Session has come down AGAINST Dundee, who will have to decide whether to put forward a new plan for the same site or look elsewhere. A Dundee City Council spokesperson said: 'The council is aware that the Judicial Review has concluded, and the planning committee's decision has been reduced by the court. 'As such, there is no longer an extant planning permission for the development.' The status of the application on the local authority's planning portal has also been updated to say 'planning permission reduced'. Dundee owner Tim Keyes also wants to build a new stadium at Camperdown and has been working on a proposal since 2017. But while an in-principle planning application was submitted 12 months ago, the council are yet to formally consider the plans. As late as November last year, Dundee managing director John Nelms had been stating his hope that the club would be able to use the new facilities by the start of THIS season. He'd described it as a "beacon for Dundee." The plans for the complex would've seen it house the first team during the week but also be a base for the women's team, for training and matches. Iconic Scottish boss Jim Duffy opens up on nearly signing Paul Gascoigne for DUNDEE, friendship with GIanluca Vialli and arriving at Hibs via helicopter Artist impressions included plans for a small stand for spectators away from the main building at the complex. As well as new pitches, existing pitches at the Tayside location were to be developed and incorporated into the complex. The complex would also be a community base with use by Dundee's own youth teams but also those from the wider community. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
BBC News
7 days ago
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'If this is what we're in for, hello Championship' - Your views on Airdrie loss
We asked you for your views following Dundee's defeat to Airdrieonians in Steven Pressley's first game in what some of you said:Daniel: Just another chronic appointment from John Nelms and Gordon Strachan. No fight, no skill and no ideas from Steven Had a feeling this was going to happen since the 'nothing to prove' comment!Robert: Incredibly disappointing performance and unacceptable early days in Pressley's tenure so I hope that we improve greatly over the coming If this is what we as Dundee fans are in for this season, then hello Championship cohesion, no urgency and a manager - oops - sorry fist team coach who stood on the sideline doing absolutely nothing but hold his wee black stated he had nothing to prove! Well, Steven you have everything to prove! Stop being an upstart and get a team together or you will be gone by back, Doc. At least we had a real manager Elvis wasn't joking when he said "if you are looking for trophies and titles, I'm not your man". I'd be surprised if he lasts three Dire, absolutely dire. Slow, no movement, no urgency - worst I've seen at Dens in League opener against Hibs being only a few weeks away gives me the fear, we are miles off it.I don't think we can count on last season's fringe players stepping up and filling the boots of Cameron, Mulligan, Shaughnessy etc. We need see some experienced pros signed in key areas, especially some attacking creativity in What else did you expect after losing so much creativity in the midfield? We need creative players who can hold the defence and attack together. It will take time but we need new players in quickly the turn around after last season is too slow. Need to get creative players in Absolutely abysmal. After last season changes, this is the first season in my 54 years of following the Dee that I have no enthusiasm for the team. The hierarchy are killing our great club.
Scottish Sun
09-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Tony Docherty's bravery got him sacked at Dundee – but if clubs are serious about developing young stars he's their man
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TONY DOCHERTY was more courageous than any other Premiership manager last season when it came to giving young players a chance. Yet all his bravery got him was the sack. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Tony Docherty was sacked by Dundee last month Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 John Nelms gave him the boot at Dens Park Credit: Willie Vass At Dundee, the boss didn't just turn to his bench and give the occasional 21-year-old a few stoppage-time minutes when the TV cameras were in town. He didn't merely pay lip service to an issue that's held back Scottish football for years. No, Docherty went all in on the club's strategy of bringing through their own, developing them and making them better. Yet when he needed his managing director to show him a little understanding after a difficult campaign, John Nelms showed him the door. Presumably it wasn't news delivered by email, otherwise Docherty may still be waiting to learn his fate. You'd pay a penny for his thoughts this week, though, when it was confirmed the SFA were running with a new idea to help freshen up the stagnant waters of youth development. A study showed Docherty's Dundee topped a table on under-21 players in the top flight. Figures from CIES Observatory highlighted how he offered 24.8 per cent of the team's available first-team minutes to players of that age and under. At the other end of the scale, St Mirren were ranked bottom, with just 0.8 per cent. Who knows, Docherty maybe takes little satisfaction from those numbers given they did him little good in the long run. Moment Dundee fans invade pitch after securing safety against St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park But he should. He ultimately kept the club out of the relegation zone and improved players to a level where they were being snapped up by the Old Firm. Luke McCowan's move to Celtic in August didn't exactly do Docherty any favours. But he played a huge part in the midfielder catching the eye of Brendan Rodgers. Just like he did for Lyall Cameron, who has signed a pre-contract to join Rangers. Josh Mulligan will be next to step up a level, with a number of clubs ready to lure him away, including Gers. Dundee as a club just didn't seem to take any of that into consideration when they emptied their manager, did they? Yet at a time when our elite clubs seem to finally be taking seriously the need to help our aspiring prospects, Docherty should take great pride in having the courage of everyone else's convictions. Every manager talks the talk when it comes to bringing through young players. They don't all walk the walk. 3 Steven Pressley is the new Dundee boss Credit: Getty Only time will tell how Steven Pressley fares when he steps into the Dundee dugout. In the meantime, Docherty shouldn't be waiting long for his next opportunity. Not if our clubs are serious about developing young players and turning them from prospects into assets. But that has to include an appreciation that there are going to be ups and downs along the way. You can't help think that a club like Motherwell could be the ideal fit for someone like Docherty. Wherever he ends up, he needs employers who are prepared to give him the chance, patience and understanding that he's been willing to give others. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
BBC News
07-06-2025
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What do Dundee need in transfer window?
The transfer window opened last Sunday - albeit for 10 days initially, mainly so sides competing in the Club World Cup can get early business done - before reopening for the rest of the summer on 16 Dundee have their new head coach and a fresh structure in place, attention at Dens Park will turn to first-team the news of Steven Pressley's arrival, managing director John Nelms said fans can expect signings soon - but what is required this summer?Is there still a particular area of the squad that needs improving, or certain players you are desperate for the club to sign? Or maybe holding on to a key player is the biggest priority?And what about departures? Lyall Cameron and Jordan McGhee have moved on, but who else are you expecting to go?Send us your thoughts
