Liverpool has announced the sudden passing of Matt Beard

Former Liverpool women’s manager dies aged 47

Matt Beard left his most recent role just weeks ago after two months in charge

Liverpool have announced that former women’s head coach Matt Beard has died aged 47.

The experienced women’s football manager had only recently left his role at Burnley Women in August, having stepped down to explore new opportunities after just two months in charge.

Liverpool FC expressed profound shock and grief at the news, releasing an immediate statement about their former manager’s sudden death.

Liverpool’s statement highlighted Beard’s character beyond his professional achievements, describing him as someone of “real integrity and warmth” who would be “remembered with genuine fondness by everyone he worked with at the club.”

Liverpool have announced that former women’s head coach Matt Beard has died aged 47

“Liverpool Football Club is deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of former LFC Women manager Matt Beard,” the statement read.

“The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Matt’s family and friends at this devastating time.

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“Matt was not only an extremely committed and successful manager, he was also a person of real integrity and warmth, who will always be remembered with genuine fondness by everyone he worked with at the club.

“He originally joined LFC Women in 2012 and built a squad that won back-to-back Women’s Super League titles in 2013 and 2014, and also led the Reds in their first Champions League campaign.

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Matt Beard enjoyed two successful stints in Merseyside

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“After returning from his spell with Boston Breakers in the USA, Matt enjoyed two years with West Ham United Women, including a run to the Women’s FA Cup final in 2019, before a spell with Bristol City Women.

“He rejoined the Reds in May 2021 to rebuild the team and return it to the top flight of women’s football, which he orchestrated in his first season back in charge, winning the FA Women’s Championship in emphatic fashion and promotion to the WSL.

“He parted company with LFC Women in February, following a significant contribution to the club’s development and many memorable moments and achievements during his multiple tenures.