# Kieron Dyer's liver transplant anniversary inspires team talk

> Southend United's Kieron Dyer shares how his liver transplant anniversary boosted team morale before a 6-1 win.
- Title: Kieron Dyer's liver transplant anniversary inspires team talk
- Summary: Southend United's Kieron Dyer shares how his liver transplant anniversary boosted team morale before a 6-1 win. Dyer's liver transplant anniversary inspired…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm0e3jvn3rvyo
- Published: 2026-09-25T11:27:13.87+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kieron dyer, southend united, national league, liver transplant, primary sclerosing cholangitis, england football, organ donor, sports
## Liver transplant anniversary
Kieron Dyer, Southend United's manager, spoke to players before a 6-1 win over Gateshead.

> 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
## Life-saving transplant
Dyer had a liver transplant in 2023 after being diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis in 2019.
## Emotional team talk
Dyer addressed players before their 6-1 win, saying he needed them to win without extra pressure.

> 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
## Organ donor connection
Dyer speaks to his organ donor nightly, dedicating the win to them.

> I said that one's for you
## Health challenges
Primary sclerosing cholangitis caused Dyer's eyes and skin to turn yellow.
## Gratitude and perspective
Dyer says the transplant gave him a new perspective on life and the need to cherish every moment.

> It [receiving an organ donation] was the most humbling thing and gives you a completely different perspective on life
## Key takeaway

Dyer's liver transplant anniversary inspired an emotional pre-match team talk that emphasized gratitude and cherishing life.