Nelms and chairman Tim Keyes have both now been at Dens Park for 11 years and it has been one of their aims since the American duo took ownership of the club to build a new stadium for the first team.
Land near Camperdown Park has been purchased, but there have been various false starts during their tenure regarding the project. Nelms, however, hopes that work can begin in the not too distant future.
“We have a hearing in January for the stadium and we will be pushing to get in there as soon as possible,” Nelms said. “Sometimes my timeframes are a bit optimistic, but my job is to push and push until we get the job done. We will be in there as soon as we possibly can.
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“Realistically, it will be at least one more season at Dens. I would like to have potentially some test events in the stadium before we get it ready for the fans. So, when the fans come in, it will be a relatively smooth operation.
“At one point, we were ahead of schedule in terms of building a new stadium – now we are behind schedule. It’s the system and how the system works. It’s not the people.
“Although frustrating, I think, with a little bit of patience, we will set up the organisation and have that for the city for the next 100 years.”
Nelms says leaving Dens Park will be a wrench for many fans but is necessary for the club to move forward.
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“Dundee is our spiritual home and it will be hard to walk away from Dens Park,” he added.
“It’s not something we take lightly and we know how much it means to the fans, but we are in the entertainment business and we are trying to put in a 21st century entertainment in a 19th century building. It’s very difficult.”
BEAU GREAVES demolished Fallon Sherrock’s beau as she bowed out the Grand Slam of Darts.
The reigning women’s world champion was brilliant as she smashed Cameron Menzies – the boyfriend of Queen of the Palace – 5-1 in their final Group B clash with a 95.17 average.
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Beau Greaves wants to push herself after the Grand Slam of DartsCredit: Rex
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She beat Fallon Sherrock’s partner Cameron MenziesCredit: Rex
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Sherrock is one of Greaves’ big rivals on the PDC Women’s SeriesCredit: PA
Greaves – who now wears glasses on the oche – will not progress to the Last 16 of the TV major in Wolverhampton, just like in her debut year of 2023.
But by beating the partner of one of her main rivals on the PDC Women’s Series, she reminded everybody why she is one of the most exciting talents within the sport.
Greaves, 20, said after her win: “I was a lot more relaxed in the game. I played like a plonker in my first game (against Noppert).
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“Cammy is such a nice lad. We were chatting a lot. It was an enjoyable game on the stage.
“I need to start pushing myself to get better. I had gone stale. In 2025, I will do more stuff, play better and get more consistent. I have been inconsistent this whole tournament.
“It would benefit me if I am open to playing more stuff. I want to be a better darts player and more comfortable on the stage.
“It’s hard when you are not used to playing all the top players all of the time.
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“After Sunday’s match, where I didn’t play well, I felt I would get beaten before I went on the stage. I know I have the game to do better.
Schofield, who scored 31 tries in 46 caps for Great Britain, is stepping back from media work within the sport as a result of his condition.
He said he had received the diagnosis in March 2023 and will eventually develop dementia.
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Schofield underwent surgery to have an eye removed in September 2022 which he says led to “headaches, migraines, forgetfulness, anxiety and lack of concentration, all of which led to my brain damage diagnosis”.
The Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight card, start time is for Friday night’s highly anticipated heavyweight showdown at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson (50-6, 2 no-contests) hasn’t fought since an exhibition draw with legend Roy Jones Jr. on Nov. 28, 2020. The 58-year-old hasn’t had a professional fight in almost 20 years when he quit at the end of the sixth round against Kevin McBride on June 11, 2005.
Jake Paul (10-1) is coming off a sixth-round knockout of BKFC star Mike Perry on July 20, 2024. He has won four fights in a row.
The Tyson vs. Paul fight card will kick off at 5:30 p.m. ET on the prelims, and will be on MMA Fighting.
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Shadasia Green vs. Melinda Watpool
Lucas Bahdi vs. Armando Casamonica
Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington vs. Dana Coolwell
The Tyson vs. Paul will then head to Netflix at 8 p.m. ET. This portion of the card is as follows:
MASON Mount is set to play a key role under Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, SunSport has learned.
The incoming Portuguese manager landed in Manchester on Monday and is set to begin his new adventure at Old Trafford.
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Mason Mount is set for an increased role under Ruben AmorimCredit: Getty
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Amorim’s system could get the best out of the midfielderCredit: Getty
And sources close to the club say Amorim is planning on putting the ex-Chelsea man at the centre of his plans.
He’s believed to have identified Mount as an important part of his roadmap for the future.
Amorim is believed to admire his versatility and thinks he can fit in well with the new system he plans to introduce at Manchester United.
The timing of Amorim’s arrival at Old Trafford couldn’t be better for Mount.
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He’s just returned to full training and because he isn’t on England duty he will be able to work closely with the former Sporting manager and his coaching staff in coming weeks.
Ten Hag brought Mount in from Chelsea with a view to playing him and Bruno Fernandes ahead of Casemiro.
He’s never been more effective than he was when Chelsea played with three centre-backs under Thomas Tuchel and Mount played as one of two inverted wingers.
It was with that system – almost identical to Amorim’s – that Chelsea won the Champions League in 2021, with Mount brilliant throughout that run, before he got 11 goals and ten assists the following season in the same role.
Mount is now working hard to push for a place in the team that starts against Ipswich when Amorim makes his bow in the United dug out.
But he will need to prove his fitness to the new manager ahead of that crunch opener which Amorim will be looking to win to kickstart a new era at United.
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Emotional Ruud van Nistelrooy given incredible ovation at Old Trafford with Man Utd interim still unclear on his future
Old Trafford could feel very different for fans as Ruud van Nistelrooy will not be in dugout following his interim stint in charge.
The coach has been axed by Amorim, who is set to bring several coaches with him from Sporting.
The Olympic medalist in taekwondo has signed with Karate Combat following his recent and, to some, surprising release from the UFC. Karate Combat announced the signing of Despaigne on Monday evening.
Despaigne is scheduled to debut at Karate Combat 51. No opponent or date was revealed, although the promotion does have plans to host an event in December.
Despaigne, who won bronze at the 2012 London Olympic Games representing Cuba, was cut from the UFC following his unanimous decision loss to Austen Lane at UFC Fight Night 245 last month in Las Vegas. That was both his second defeat in the UFC and in his career, as prior to that he had a 5-0 start, with all wins coming by first-round knockout.
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The 6-foot-7 heavyweight debuted for the UFC earlier this year with a quick TKO win over Josh Parisian, which won him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
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