Dyer rift played down as Tyneside storm brews

Kieron Dyer’s agent today insisted the midfielder is “not looking for a transfer” as a fans’ backlash gathered pace over his alleged refusal to play where manager Bobby Robson wanted him to.

Fans have inundated radio phone-ins and a local newspaper on Tyneside after Dyer was used only as a substitute in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Middlesbrough.