Liver transplant anniversary inspired team talk - Southend boss Dyer

Southend United boss Kieron Dyer says the anniversary of his life-saving liver transplant inspired an "emotional" pre-match team talk at the weekend.

The former England midfielder, who played for Ipswich Town and Newcastle United, had the operation in 2023 after being diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis in 2019.

Dyer, 47, said he addressed the Shrimpers' players and staff before their thumping 6-1 win at Gateshead which saw them go second in the National League.