William Dyer (born 25 February 1987 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former professional footballer who is currently the First Team Manager of Arthurlie F.C.
As a footballer he played for St Johnstone, Brechin City, Raith Rovers, Greenock Morton, Dundee, Dumbarton East Stirlingshire, and Drumchapel United F.C.
Career Dyer began his career at St Johnstone, progressing through the club's youth ranks.
In September 2007, he went on loan to Brechin City. He returned to Saints in December after making nine appearances for Brechin. He made a permanent move to Brechin in January 2008.
On 20 May 2010, he was confirmed as a new signing for Raith Rovers on a two-year full-time deal.
Dyer signed for Greenock Morton in May 2012, under freedom of contract. His contract expired in May 2013.
On 5 June 2013, Dyer signed for Dundee along with fellow former Morton player Peter MacDonald. Dyer made his debut for the club in the first round of the Scottish Challenge Cup, in a 1–0 win over Alloa Athletic, where he came on for Kevin McBride in the 79th minute. He soon made his league debut in a 0–0 draw against Raith Rovers. After making twenty-four appearances in all competitions, as Dundee won the Scottish Championship and promotion to the Scottish Premiership, Dyer signed a two-year contract extension. He left Dundee at the end of the 2014–15 season, having not been offered a new contract.
After his release by Dundee, Dyer re-signed with Brechin City for the third time. After three seasons at Glebe Park, Dyer signed a one-year deal with Dumbarton in May 2018 however was released from the club in May 2019 after making just 21 appearances - and not featuring after the start of January, joining Lowland League East Stirlingshire a month later.
Dyer signed for his local club Drumchapel United at the end of April 2020.
After finishing his playing he moved into coaching, becoming First Team Manager of West of Scotland Premier Division side Arthurlie F.C.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSt Johnstone2004–05First Division70000000702005–0630000000302006–071020103Appearances in the Scottish Challenge CupIncludes 1 Challenge Cup appearance not recorded on Soccerbase. 0702007–081000002030Total120201050200Brechin City (loan)2007–08Second Division9000000090Brechin City1611000001712008–093512Includes 1 Scottish Cup appearance not recorded on Soccerbase. 0203Includes 1 Challenge Cup appearances not recorded on Soccerbase. 04212009–10250302000300Total852604030982Raith Rovers2010–11First Division3011030103512011–12340002020380Total641105030731Greenock Morton2012–13First Division240501010310Dundee2013–14Championship2100020302602014–15Premiership210201000240Total420203030500Brechin City2015–16League One3101000003202016–1728110316Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four in the Championship play-offs03822017–18Championship290104010350Total8813071701052Dumbarton2018–19League One140104020210Career total32942002512403985
Honours Dundee Scottish Championship: 2013–14
References
External links St Johnstone's official site profile (pre-Raith) (since Raith)
See also 2012–13 Greenock Morton F.C. season