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Altrincham 1-3 Southend United: It’s a dream start for Shrimpers boss Kieron Dyer

New Southend United boss Kieron Dyer admitted it was ‘massive’ for him to start his managerial career with a victory.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
9 August 2026

By Alex Thrower

New Southend United boss Kieron Dyer admitted it was ‘massive’ for him to start his managerial career with a victory.

After going behind early on to a Tom Crawford tap-in, the Shrimpers grew into the contest, equalising before the break through the exceptional Leon Chambers-Parillon.
A dominant second half saw the visitors go ahead through captain Oli Coker – thanks in part to a calamitous error by Robins debutant keeper Owen Evans.
And the visitors sealed the win late-on through a fine finish by Harry Cardwell.
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“I’m really proud,” Dyer told The NLP. “We couldn’t quit...

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