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Emotional messages sent by players and fans as Ipswich issue statement on Kieron Dyer

Emotional messages are being sent by players and fans as Ipswich Town issue statement on Kieron Dyer, who is departing from the club.

Reports claim that Kieron Dyer resigned from his role as the Tractorboys’ U23s manager in order to undergo a liver transplant having been diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis.

Many may recall the moment 43-year-old suffered from a collapsed lung while taking part in Channel 4’s Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in October, and underwent subsequent tests in hospital to find the extent of the condition.

Celebrity SAS star Ant Middleton's cruel joke on recruits after Kieron Dyer collapses and sobs 'help me I can't breathe'

Having been living liver problems for a number of years prior to the incident, Dyer said that he was positive that he would overcome what he called a minor setback – and told fans that he would one day be in need of a transplant of the affected organ.

The ex-England and Newcastle midfielder entered his first coaching role with the club back in October of 2020 – and departing with just five games of the current season remaining.

Under his guidance, the youngsters have registered three times the amount of wins than they have suffered losses this season – and he has been praised for his efforts by club chiefs.

CLUB STATEMENT:

Ipswich Town Football Club can confirm that Kieron Dyer has resigned from his position as U23s manager with immediate effect.

Kieron had been in charge of the young Blues since October 2020 and leaves the U23s following a successful season to date.

Town CEO Mark Ashton said: “It has come as a surprise to us that Kieron wishes to stand down from his role as U23s manager.

“Kieron’s played his part in the development of some of our young players and we thank him for his efforts.

“I speak on behalf of everyone at the Club in wishing Kieron all the very best with his future.”

The former footballer also opened up to the SAS show about being sexually abused by a family member as a child.

After taking part in the ‘redman’ challenge where the recruits engage in hand-to-hand combat against their trainers, Dyer really went for it against Jason Fox.

In a chat with trainers after the challenge and after a bit of gentle prodding that something might be bothering him, Dyer talking about how it had an effect on his whole life.

“Obviously, that’s the frustration and anger coming out. I didn’t want to go on about sob stories or accomplishments, I wanted you to judge me from a clean slate, and yeah, I was a victim of sexual abuse when I was a kid.

“I was 11 or 12 from a family member and this monster, well this f**king p**k turned me into a monster, and for the rest of my life the amount of people I’ve hurt because of these personality traits. Like family, dad, mum, wife, you can go on and on. I always had the mindset of do you know what, ’cause I’m a victim, this is the way I am.

“I have just learned today when I come out of here, I’m not a victim of sexual abuse no more, because every time I’m a victim, he wins. Every time I hurt my family and they’re victims, he wins. I’m not a victim no more.”

He added: “The worry I have now is that even though I have this mindset, can I get to the end?

In his interview later, Dyer said he revealed the abuse around eight years ago while in therapy and it just all came out. He admits he’s still working through it all, but he’s “making ground” in his issues.

As mentioned, Emotional messages were sent by players and fans as Ipswich issue statement on Kieron Dyer.

James Norwood has praised Kieron Dyer following his departure after working with the 43-year-old when he was frozen out under former boss Paul Cook and he clearly had huge respect for him.

“A man who helped me at my footballing lowest. A man who understood me. A man that helped me, pushed for me. Having experienced him as a coach there’s no one better for a young pro coming through and is a huge loss. KD one of the good ones.”

Meanwhile this is what everyone else had to say…

@mark_rattle: If this is relevant to his health I hope all is well. You have done some excellent work and be good to see you around the club in the future.

@IpswichCulture: Damn. All the best to him. People seem confused but not long ago he announced he was ill and was struggling with his health – hope he is all good 💙

@HanoiHanz: Gutted. KD bleeds blue, legend, a man who has done so much for ITFC, always sponsored some of the younger players, a genuine gent and an absolute hero. Hope we see back you KD

@glenchisholm: I’ve know Kieron since he was a child and I wish him all the best

@Trudi_V_R: Hope he’s ok. Shame …he was good for the club but – health first!

@ItfcBluey: All the very best Kieron 👍🐴⚽️💙 #legend

@Alan_Hillyard61: Legend – hope his health is ok. Sad to see a true blue leave!

@GregPotter66: Is it because of his illness? What a servant he has been!!

@PolleyMatt: Mark Ashton surprised? KD has PSC an incredibly debilitating disease. Wish him all the best. It’s going to be a tough ride mentally and physically.

@steveybrinks713: A great player. I do hope he’s not unwell. He deserves better. Whatever you do next Kieron I wish you well 👍⚽️👏

@LauraJC_10: Good luck with everything in the future 💙

@Felstedboy: I hope Kieron is well

@NigelGriggs75: Terrible to see a guy like Kieron leave the club. Best wishes to you

@StewartsGloves: All the best to Kieron in whatever he does next. I can only wish him health and happiness #itfc

@castaldojordan_: Huge loss for the club #itfc

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