Some people are describing it as inevitable, some are saying they can’t wait. In both cases, people are talking about the seemingly imminent departure of England international Kieron Dyer. He might be overpaid and he might have had his problems in the past but letting Dyer go would be a massive step backwards for this club. If he does leave and isn’t replaced then let us hope Allardyce’s proposed revolution includes divine intervention.

Putting Dyer’s obvious quality aside for a second; losing this versatile midfielder would leave a big hole in our squad – simply because we don’t have enough bodies. Right now, promises from the management or not, our squad is depleted and on the verge of collapse. When we have more pressing needs to remove the cringe-worthy Stephen Carr and Celestine Babayaro from the team – why has Kieron Dyer come into the firing line? Losing Dyer would leave us with all sorts of problems because the members of the squad that can replace him would leave other positions free for players who simply aren’t good enough or are not at the club yet.

When on form, the quality of this player is evident. As well as his natural ability to run on the ball and beat defenders with pace, over the past few seasons we’ve seen Kieron score with his head, score from outside the area, score one on ones and score classy back-heels all with outstanding technique. Off-field problems always put the supporters off, but anyone welcoming Joey Barton to Newcastle can’t use that as a reason to offload.

He does get paid too much, that is a fact. But who cares? We don’t pay his wages. All that matters to us is the fact that he turns up to training and puts the required amount off effort in on the pitch. We all know he’s not a winger – we can all remember his conflict with Bobby Robson but with Dyer in an attacking role in the middle of the park he is the best player on there time after time and proves himself sufficiently to be the first name on the team-sheet. I firmly believe Kieron Dyer’s injury problems are behind him. That big problem he had, whatever it was, has gone. With a bit of support from the fans and the coaching staff, Dyer can become a big part of the future. He is a very good player.

It’s no surprise that there is interest from numerous Premiership clubs. If there is one lesson to be learned from this; it is that if there is so much interest in a player – he’s probably worth keeping.

What do you think to Kieron Dyer? Now that things are looking more positive at the club, do you think he should be given another chance like everyone else? Have your say.