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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Berts_chin added 14:22 - Oct 31 My mate had a liver transplant a couple of years ago. He took it in his stride and he's now living a full life. Hopefully it'll do the same for Keiron.
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ghostofescobar added 14:25 - Oct 31 All the best Kieron. Truly one of our own. Get well, get fit, let's see you back where you belong.
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ArnieM added 14:47 - Oct 31 All the best KD, hope you can obtain a suitable liver soon .
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Ryorry added 14:54 - Oct 31 All the best to you Special K, you might even find the op & recuperation easier than the 'Who Dares Wins' SAS challenge & its 'Staff'!
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Bluebell added 15:02 - Oct 31 Best wishes KD. Love to you and your family. GG
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waldenblue7 added 15:06 - Oct 31 Hope to see you back in the dugout soon Kieron, very best wishes to you.
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atty added 15:12 - Oct 31 Good luck mate. We're all with you.💙
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jonju11 added 15:18 - Oct 31 Every best wish & prayers for a speedy transplant. One of our greats & look forward to you being back to your best Keiran.
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Suffolkboy added 16:35 - Oct 31 KD you'll have a multitude of faithful ITFC fans from over the years not only thinking of you but hoping everything goes well and that your recovery will be just as swift as you are positive ! Best , COYB
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Marcus added 17:25 - Oct 31 It might not feel like it but getting the diagnosis is the first step to recovery. Hope for some positive news, Kieron is still young and in otherwise good health so is a strong candidate for a transplant. Let's hope the tabloids don't get too carried away and respect his privacy. Come back stronger K, still want to see you as a future Town gaffer!
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blueboy1981 added 18:49 - Oct 31 All Best Wishes to you KD - for a full and speedy recovery, and return to continue your excellent work within our Club. Everyone associated with Portman Road will be with you all the way.
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boom_boom_boom added 20:25 - Oct 31 All the best !
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Esseeja added 05:13 - Nov 1 Godspeed, Kieran. Best wishes.
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midastouch added 08:39 - Nov 1 Best wishes Kieron. There's so much love and respect for you from everybody connected to ITFC. There's plenty of us that hope (me included) that you get a chance to manage Ipswich in the future. But health must come first and football second. You'll be in great hands when they come to do your transplant, they will do everything you need and more! And if you show even just half as much determination during your post-op rehab as you did in the SAS series then you will come through this fighting fit and well without a doubt. And thanks for all your fantastic work with ITFC, it is sincerely appreciated.

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Linkboy13 added 09:03 - Nov 1 Really feel for the bloke a brilliant career blighted by injuries now this. Hope he recovers quickly and then hopefully one day goes on to manage the super blues.
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Bazza8564 added 09:03 - Nov 1 Hoping this is very much a case of one step back, several forward. Praying for your swift and full recovery
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Edmundo added 10:16 - Nov 1 Be well, Kieron. This is hopefully the beginning of the recovery back to 100%
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Brazils_Hair added 14:50 - Nov 1 Best wishes to you Kieron. I was in the North Stand the day you threw your boots in there! A proper legend. Hope you will go on to be the first team manager one day and your achievement's will earn you a bronze statue!
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gippeswyk added 23:35 - Nov 1 Generic, you are a d**k. Do you think Kieron and his family want to read your dumb advice at a time like this.
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