Dyer began his youth career at Watford, but did not make a senior appearance for the club, signing instead for Blackpool for whom he made 108 appearances between 1983 and 1987. He moved on to Hull City in 1987 making 60 appearances, scoring 14 times, over the next two seasons.
Dyer began his youth career at Watford but did not play for them in a senior capacity. He then signed with Blackpool, where he made 108 appearances from 1983 to 1987. In 1987, Dyer transferred to Hull City and played 60 more matches over the next two seasons, scoring 14 goals.