Former Newcastle United star Kieron Dyer has been talking after getting his first job in management.
Southend United giving him his chance.
Their official announcement on Monday 8 June 2026 reading: ‘Southend United is pleased to announce the appointment of Kieron Dyer as the Club’s new Head Coach on an initial two-year contract with a club option for a third year. The former England international arrives in South Essex from Chesterfield, where he established himself as a key figure of Paul Cook’s staff as First-Team Coach.’
Kieron Dyer (pictured above when he was on I’m a Celebrity…) getting his big break at the age of 49.
The Southend United official release going on to say: ‘Following a thorough recruitment process involving candidates from across the UK and overseas, Dyer was selected due to his coaching credentials, leadership qualities, tactical understanding, commitment to player development and alignment with the long-term vision for Southend United. His extensive experience across the English football pyramid as both a player and a coach, combined with his passion for continuous learning and improving players, made him an ideal fit to lead the football department into its next chapter.’
Kieron Dyer now leaving his job as a first team coach at League Two side Chesterfield.
The former Newcastle United midfielder saying after his job at Southend United was announced: “I’m really proud and privileged, Southend are the biggest club in the National League and deserve to be a league club. I’m really excited to get started and hopefully get this club into the Football League, where it belongs. I’ve been a sponge absorbing all the knowledge around me and seeing how top managers have worked. There’s so many ways to play this game and so to get different ideas and apply them to my philosophy can only help in the long-run.”
Interesting to see how he gets on in management.
Kieron Dyer adding: “We will fear no one in this league. We will try to dominate the ball and play with such a high intensity; it’s one of my non-negotiables. I feel if we do these things then we have a great chance. To the supporters, I’ll do everything I can to be successful, so enjoy the ride. It’s going to be a lot of fun and hopefully you’ll enjoy the football that we put out on the pitch.”