Bruce Dyer
| Date of birth | 13 April 1975 |
| Place of birth | Ilford |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 71 kg |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Forward |
Dyer found his opportunities somewhat limited at Barnsley early in 2000-01 and went on the transfer list at the beginning of September.
However, he maintained that he didn't want to leave Oakwell and was soon back in the team.
He subsequently hit a purple patch of scoring following a change in management to finish as the Tykes' leading scorer with 16 goals in all competitions.
At best, he is a powerful striker who has the physique to put any defender under pressure.
He showed that he still has an eye for goal and is extemely dangerous when attacking down the right-hand side.
Dyer eventually agreed a new two-year deal that kept him at Oakwell until the summer of 2003.
Dyer joined Stoke City in August 2005 with a one-year contract.
He joined Chesterfield in March 2008 with a contract to the end of the 2007-08 season.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford | 19 Apr 1993 | 10 Mar 1994 | |
| Crystal Palace | 10 Mar 1994 | 23 Oct 1998 | |
| Barnsley | 23 Oct 1998 | 30 Jun 2003 | |
| Watford | 01 Jul 2003 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Stoke City | 01 Aug 2005 | 26 Jan 2006 | |
| Millwall | 04 Nov 2005 | 04 Jan 2006 | L |
| Sheffield United | 26 Jan 2006 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Doncaster Rovers | 01 Jul 2006 | 30 Jan 2008 | |
| Bradford City | 31 Jan 2007 | 05 Mar 2007 | L |
| Rotherham United | 13 Sep 2007 | 13 Oct 2007 | L |
| Chesterfield | 27 Mar 2008 | 30 Jun 2008 | |
| York City | 01 Nov 2008 | 23 Dec 2008 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1994-95 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 1994-95 | Crystal Palace | League Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 1994-95 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 7 | 9 |
1 |
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| 1995-96 | Crystal Palace | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | 4 | 4 |
2
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| 1997-98 | Crystal Palace | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 21 | 3 |
4 |
4
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| 1998-99 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Barnsley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Barnsley | League Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Barnsley | League Division 1 | 27 | 11 |
15 |
4
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| 2001-02 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Barnsley | League Cup | 3 | 3 |
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| 2001-02 | Barnsley | League Division 1 | 42 | 2 |
14 |
7
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| 2002-03 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Barnsley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Barnsley | League Division 2 | 39 | 1 |
16 |
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| 2003-04 | Watford | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Watford | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Watford | League Division 1 | 18 | 13 |
3 |
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| 2004-05 | Watford | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Watford | League Championship | 21 | 15 |
9 |
1
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| 2004-05 | Watford | League Cup | 4 | 2 |
2 |
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| 2005-06 | Millwall | League Championship | 9 | 2 |
2 |
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| 2005-06 | Sheffield United | League Championship | 3 | 2 |
1 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Stoke City | League Championship | 2 | 9 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Stoke City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Bradford City | League One | 2 | 3 |
1 |
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| 2006-07 | Doncaster Rovers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Doncaster Rovers | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Doncaster Rovers | League One | 9 | 6 |
1 |
2
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| 2007-08 | Chesterfield | League Two | 3 |
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| 2007-08 | Doncaster Rovers | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Rotherham United | League Two | 3 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 1999 | Barnsley v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 12 Oct 1999 | Bradford City v Barnsley | W | 2-3 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 11 Dec 1999 | Wimbledon v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Aug 2000 | Barnsley v Norwich City | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Watford v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Rotherham United v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Barnsley v West Bromwich Albion | W | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Birmingham City v Barnsley | L | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Barnsley v Queens Park Rangers | W | 4-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Sep 2000 | Barnsley v Crewe Alexandra | W | 4-0 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Crewe Alexandra v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Sep 2000 | Crewe Alexandra v Barnsley | W |
0-3 Agg: 0-7 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Barnsley v Grimsby Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Oct 2000 | Huddersfield Town v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Barnsley v Nottingham Forest | L | 3-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Barnsley v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Gillingham v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Barnsley v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Oct 2000 | Preston North End v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Nov 2000 | Stoke City v Barnsley | L | 3-2 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 08 Nov 2000 | Barnsley v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Bolton Wanderers v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Barnsley v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Barnsley v Portsmouth | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Stockport County v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Norwich City v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Dec 2000 | Barnsley v Watford | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Leeds United v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Barnsley v Birmingham City | L | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Burnley v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Barnsley v Crewe Alexandra | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Grimsby Town v Barnsley | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Mar 2001 | Nottingham Forest v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Barnsley v Huddersfield Town | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Barnsley | W | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Mar 2001 | Barnsley v Gillingham | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Barnsley v Stockport County | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Sheffield United v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Wimbledon v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Sheffield Wednesday v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Barnsley v Bolton Wanderers | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 May 2001 | Portsmouth v Barnsley | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Bradford City v Barnsley | L | 4-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Barnsley v Nottingham Forest | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | Barnsley v Halifax Town | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Gillingham v Barnsley | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Barnsley v Rotherham United | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Sep 2001 | Grimsby Town v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Barnsley v Stockport County | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Sep 2001 | Colchester United v Barnsley | W | 1-3 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Barnsley v Crewe Alexandra | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Millwall v Barnsley | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Crystal Palace v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Barnsley v Coventry City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | Barnsley v Portsmouth | L | 1-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Oct 2001 | Barnsley v Newcastle United | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Barnsley v Birmingham City | L | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Burnley v Barnsley | D | 3-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Oct 2001 | Barnsley v West Bromwich Albion | W | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2001 | Barnsley v Manchester City | L | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Watford v Barnsley | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Nov 2001 | Preston North End v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Barnsley v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Norwich City v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Nov 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Barnsley | L | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Dec 2001 | Barnsley v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Dec 2001 | Barnsley v Walsall | W | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Dec 2001 | Sheffield United v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Dec 2001 | Barnsley v Gillingham | W | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Stockport County v Barnsley | W | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Jan 2002 | Barnsley v Grimsby Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Jan 2002 | Barnsley v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Nottingham Forest v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Jan 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Barnsley | L | 3-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Barnsley v Bradford City | D | 3-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Jan 2002 | Barnsley v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Portsmouth v Barnsley | D | 4-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Barnsley v Burnley | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Birmingham City v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Coventry City v Barnsley | L | 4-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Barnsley v Crystal Palace | L | 1-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Barnsley v Millwall | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Barnsley v Sheffield United | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Walsall v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Barnsley v Watford | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Barnsley | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Barnsley v Preston North End | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Apr 2002 | Manchester City v Barnsley | L | 5-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Barnsley v Norwich City | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2002 | Wimbledon v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Swindon Town v Barnsley | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | Barnsley v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Barnsley v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Luton Town v Barnsley | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Aug 2002 | Barnsley v Notts County | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Northampton Town v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Huddersfield Town v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Sep 2002 | Macclesfield Town v Barnsley | L | 4-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Barnsley v Plymouth Argyle | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Brentford v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Barnsley v Bristol City | L | 1-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Barnsley v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Colchester United v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Chesterfield v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Barnsley v Cardiff City | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Barnsley v Blackpool | L | 1-4 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Peterborough United v Barnsley | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Nov 2002 | Barnsley v Oldham Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Barnsley v Mansfield Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Notts County v Barnsley | L | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Dec 2002 | Barnsley v Port Vale | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Barnsley v Northampton Town | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Jan 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Barnsley v Luton Town | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Port Vale v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Barnsley v Swindon Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Cardiff City v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Feb 2003 | Barnsley v Chesterfield | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Feb 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Barnsley | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Barnsley v Huddersfield Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | Plymouth Argyle v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Mar 2003 | Blackpool v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Mar 2003 | Barnsley v Stockport County | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Wycombe Wanderers v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | Barnsley v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Barnsley v Colchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Mar 2003 | Bristol City v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Barnsley v Peterborough United | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 May 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1993-94 | England | Toulon Under-21 | 5 | 3 |
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| 1994-95 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | England | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 1998-99 | England | Under-21 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 1994 | England v Russia | W | 2-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 31 May 1994 | France v England | L | 3-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 02 Jun 1994 | England v USA | W | 3-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 05 Jun 1994 | England v Belgium | W | 2-1 | Toulon Under-21 | Semi-final |
| 07 Jun 1994 | England v Portugal | W | 2-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Final |
| 06 Sep 1994 | England v Portugal | D | 0-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
| 23 Apr 1996 | England v Croatia | L | 0-1 | Under-21 | |
| 31 Aug 1996 | Moldova v England | W | 0-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 09 Sep 1997 | England v Moldova | W | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 13 Nov 1997 | Greece v England | L | 2-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Play-off |
| 17 Nov 1998 | England v Czech Republic | L | 0-1 | Under-21 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.