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Former Liverpool Women Manager Matt Beard Dies at 47

Tributes across the women’s game followed Liverpool’s confirmation of a sudden passing.

The WSL praised Beard for his “instrumental role in the growth of women’s football”
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Overview

  • Liverpool said it is deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of its former LFC Women manager, with no cause of death disclosed.
  • His wife, Debbie, said he died at 7:28pm and asked for time for the family to grieve in peace.
  • The Women’s Super League, Bristol City and other clubs, players and coaches shared condolences and praised his impact on the sport.
  • Beard led Liverpool to back-to-back Women’s Super League titles in 2013 and 2014 and later guided the club back to the top flight by winning the 2021–22 Championship.
  • His managerial career spanned Millwall Lionesses, Chelsea, Boston Breakers, West Ham, Bristol City and a recent short spell at Burnley after leaving Liverpool in February 2025.