Aim toxic comments at me, not players - Dyer

former Southend manager Kieron Dyer took responsibility for the FA Cup exit to seventh-tier Berkhamsted, urging fans to direct criticism at him rather than his young squad.

Southend United suffered a shock FA Cup exit, losing 4-0 to seventh-tier Berkhamsted in the fourth qualifying round on Saturday. Manager Kieron Dyer made nine changes to his lineup and acknowledged the decision backfired, saying he made "maybe too many changes" in an attempt to rotate his squad. He told BBC Essex that fans should direct their frustration at him rather than the players, and vowed to field his strongest XI going forward. Southend, third in the National League, return to league action on 24 October against FC Halifax Town.