Kieron Dyer, a former England, West Ham and Newcastle United midfielder, has provided a positive update about his health.
The 43-year old resigned as a coach at Ipswich Town one year ago. He also played for the town. after being taken ill.
Dyer announced that he was with Dyer. Primary sclerosing Cholangitis diagnosedA liver transplant is required for this condition.
Twelve months later, things look positive for the ex-winger as they continue to pursue a coaching career.
“It’s well documented that I need a liver transplant,” he told talkSPORT.
“We thought that I would be having that within three to six months but I have my bloods checked regularly and my markers are so good at the moment that they are delaying the operation.
“We don’t know when I’ll have the operation because my bloods and my symptoms and everything, I’m doing really well.
“It’s good news, in a way, but sometimes you just want it done so you can start to crack on with your life and do a job properly.
“But I’m really positive and in my off time, because I want to be a coach, I’ve picked different managers’ brains, watched training sessions, watched all sorts of football from the National League all the way up to Champions League clubs.
“I’m like a sponge at the moment absorbing all this knowledge that I’m getting.”
