Liver transplant anniversary inspired team talk - Dyer
Southend United boss Kieron Dyer says the anniversary of his life-saving liver transplant inspired an "emotional" pre-match team talk.
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"I said [to the players] that I don't want to put extra pressure on you, but I need the win - they executed that perfectly."
— Kieron Dyer , Athlete
"It [receiving an organ donation] was the most humbling thing and gives you a completely different perspective on life."
— Kieron Dyer , Athlete
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Southend United boss Kieron Dyer says the anniversary of his life-saving liver transplant inspired an "emotional" pre-match team talk.
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