Kieron Dyer departs Chesterfield FC to become manager at National League side Southend

The former England international has been part of the coaching staff at the Spireites for the past three years

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 8th Jun 2026

Chesterfield coach Kieron Dyer has departed the SMH Group Stadium to become manager at National League side Southend.

It's the 47 year old's first senior job since he retired from playing in 2013

He's been part of the backroom team at the Spireites for the past three years.

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