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Southend United Hire Ex-England Midfielder Kieron Dyer as Head Coach

6/8/2026

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Southend United appointed former England midfielder Kieron Dyer as head coach on a two-year deal.
Dyer left his role at Chesterfield to take the position at Roots Hall.
He said Southend are the biggest club in the National League and deserve a return to the Football League.
Dyer added his team will play with intensity, dominate the ball and fear no opponent.

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Southend United appointed former England midfielder Kieron Dyer as head coach on a two-year deal.
Dyer left his role at Chesterfield to take the position at Roots Hall.
He said Southend are the biggest club in the National League and deserve a return to the Football League.
Dyer added his team will play with intensity, dominate the ball and fear no opponent.