Southend United has signed Kieron Dyer as their new head coach on a two-year deal. The 47-year-old former Newcastle United and England midfielder takes over from Kevin Maher, who was sacked just two days after winning the club's first domestic honour in the FA Trophy final at Wembley. Dyer arrives after leaving his first-team coach role at Chesterfield. Southend United fans say the arrival of Dyer is 'great news' for the club. Georgie Swan, a 46-year-old Southend United fan, said, 'The more recognition for Southend United, the more people are going to know about the team and support them more, you know? It's good.' Michelle Cummins, another Southend United fan, said, 'If Dyer could improve Southend United, then bring it on.' Kizzy Perry, who has had a season ticket for 17 years, said she was 'looking forward' to Dyer's arrival. 'I think it'll be great for the club - someone fresh, someone new, a new challenge for him,' she said. 'He's got a lot of experience, and yeah, I'm excited to see what he can do.'