Aberdeen Football Club (AFC) hope a decision on plans for a new stadium at Kingsford will be taken before the end of the year.

Earlier this month, the club put their plans on hold to allow more time for discussions with council officials.

The £50m stadium and training facilities have faced criticism from some local residents, with objectors calling for the club to look elsewhere.

Dons chairman Stewart Milne said: "Throughout this process, we have endeavoured to work constructively and cooperatively with Aberdeen City Council and have met every request for additional information.

"Given our proposals are so vital for the club but also have a major socioeconomic significance for the city and wider region, we felt it was too important to go forward for a decision when it transpired that greater understanding was required, particularly around our approach to site selection and the need for co-location of the stadium and training facilities."