Town U23s manager Kieron Dyer has been diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a condition which will require him to undergo a liver transplant.

The 42-year-old former England international midfielder says he has been managing problems with his liver for the last couple of years.

“Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with a condition of the liver a couple of years ago, that would lead to me one day needing a transplant,” he told the club website.

“Over the next week, test results will confirm when I need to go through this procedure.

“I see myself as a very positive person that will overcome this minor setback.

“I’m very grateful to the club, the supporters and the general public for their messages of support over the past week.

"I would like to ask everyone now to respect my privacy, and my family’s privacy.”

In a statement, Town added: “The best wishes of everyone at Ipswich Town Football Club remain with Kieron and his family.
“We reiterate our request that everyone respects Kieron’s wishes in privacy for him and his family.”

Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a rare disease which attacks the bile ducts, leading to them becoming scarred with a liver transplant is the only current treatment.

News emerged last week that Ipswich-born Dyer, who came through the youth system at Town before moving on to play for Newcastle, West Ham, QPR, Middlesbrough and England, was in hospital to undergo tests.

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miltonsnephew added 11:35 - Oct 31 Get well soon KD.
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CavendishBlue added 11:40 - Oct 31 Best of luck with your ongoing treatment KD
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jong75 added 11:41 - Oct 31 Get well soon Kieron. All the best.
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arc added 11:41 - Oct 31 Oh, heavens. Best wishes for a full recovery, Kieron.
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BangaloreBlues added 11:45 - Oct 31 That's dreadful news
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Westover added 11:57 - Oct 31 Wishing him all the best and a speedy recovery.
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irishtim added 11:58 - Oct 31 Get Well Soon Kieron. You are much loved at Ipswich town. Speedy recovery.
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BlueandTruesince82 added 12:00 - Oct 31 Quick recovery KD. Legend.
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TimmyH added 12:08 - Oct 31 All the best Kieron...here's to a speedy recovery!
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Radlett_blue added 12:16 - Oct 31 Poor Kieron. He generally doesn't seem to have had great luck with his health. Fingers crossed.
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timkatieadamitfc added 12:16 - Oct 31 Such sad news, hope everything goes well KD and get well soon
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backwaywhen added 12:24 - Oct 31 Best wishes Kieron I personally have had 3 kidney transplants and know several liver transplant patients , believe me when I say you will be in the best possible hands with the NHS transplant teams , their work is second to none around the world . Good luck my friend.
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Churchman added 12:28 - Oct 31 Best wishes and get well soon, KD. It was a privilege to see you play and really pleasing you are working at the football club these days.
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north_stand77 added 12:38 - Oct 31 Wishing you all the very best for a speedy recovery Kieran. Good luck.
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superblues9 added 12:40 - Oct 31 Get well soon Kieron ! Pity I can't repay the visit I had from you when I was in hospital as a kid years ago 😃made my day top man
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TampaBayBlue added 12:45 - Oct 31 Best wishes KD
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dirtydingusmagee added 12:57 - Oct 31 Wishing you well KD Speedy recovery .
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runaround added 13:13 - Oct 31 Good luck Kieron. My estranged wife was diagnosed with PBC in 2006 which is a very similar condition to PSC. She was 43 at the time. It has been hard but she eventually had to have a liver transplant in 2019 which she survived and is now doing really well. You have the determination and positivity to get through this I know
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carlisleaway added 13:31 - Oct 31 Get well soon Kieran, the ITFC family are thinking of you….
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PJH added 13:39 - Oct 31 Best wishes to you and your family KD, get well soon.
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ringwoodblue added 13:42 - Oct 31 All the best for a speedy recovery Kieron.
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Orraman added 14:01 - Oct 31 Hope all goes well with the surgery. Your positivity will surely help you on the road to recovery
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blueprint added 14:08 - Oct 31 Get well soon Kieron. We are all behind you.
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Generic added 14:09 - Oct 31 Best of Luck KD! Everyone talk to your loved ones about your wishes for your organs after death if you haven't already. The more there are the more that match 👍🏻
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Cadiar added 14:11 - Oct 31 Good luck Kieran, my sister had PSC & a liver transplant 2 years ago & is living life to the full. Unfortunately this is the only solution but you have the best wishes of all ITFC fans I'm sure. Good luck.
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