Aberdeen chairman 'open' to possible new stadium near beach

Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack says the club are "open to exploring" the idea of building a new stadium near the city's beach.

It emerged last week that Aberdeen City Council leaders are keen for the club to consider a new facility closer to the city centre.

Planning permission has already been granted for a site at Kingsford, on the outskirts of the city.

But the local authority is keen for the Dons to be part of a regeneration of the area, and have earmarked the former DoubleTree Hilton hotel site as a possible location for any new venue.

Although highlighting it is still "very early days", Cormack has posted on Twitter saying the proposal could have some mileage:

Stadium Update: Should the positive news that the regeneration of the beachfront, as part of a refreshed city centre masterplan, be approved & progressed, the Club is open to exploring this potential new site, but everyone involved recognises it’s still VERY early days. Thanks!

— Dave Cormack (@CormackDavie) January 27, 2021

It comes after Cormack posted a video, urging fans to remain united as the club continues to deal with a significant drop in income as a result of the pandemic:

Plan to host live review in next 2 weeks. With no end in sight to being able to generate income our focus is 100% on the financial sustainability of the Club we love. We can all agree to disagree with each other, but right now it needs all of us. We’re better together than apart! pic.twitter.com/i8i7AoFsT9

— Dave Cormack (@CormackDavie) January 27, 2021