Kieron Dyer Appointed Southend United Head Coach

The move brings a high-profile former player into the job as the club seeks a swift return to the Football League.

Overview

Southend have announced the appointment of Kieron Dyer as head coach on a two-year deal with an option for a third year.
Dyer succeeds Kevin Maher, who was sacked in May after guiding the club to recent play-off campaigns and an FA Trophy victory.
This will be Dyer’s first senior managerial role after coaching at Ipswich and serving as first-team coach at Chesterfield.
Dyer combines a playing CV of 225 Premier League appearances and 33 England caps with coaching experience that includes Chesterfield’s 2024 National League title, and he has said he wants an intense, possession-led style.
Southend were relegated from League Two in 2021 and will start a sixth season in the fifth tier next term, giving Dyer clear pressure to deliver promotion back to the Football League.