Liverpool FC issue statement as Matt Beard dies aged 47
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Former Liverpool FC Women's manager Matt Beard has died at the age of 47.
The manager enjoyed two stints in charge of the side and Liverpool FC have taken to their website to pay tribute to his legacy after the sad news.
The club said: "Liverpool Football Club is deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of former LFC Women manager Matt Beard.
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.
"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.
Rest in peace, Matt."
Many people took to the comments to pay tribute after the football manager's death was announced.
Women's football legend Toni Duggan shared a heartbroken emoji.
Nikita Parris, who now plays for London City Lionesses, also took to the comments to share a heartbroken emoji.
Micah Richards shared a heart emoji as Kyle Walker added: "A proper gent!
RIP Matt."
Trevor posted: "So very sad.