Liverpool FC Women has announced Gareth Taylor as its new head coach, concluding a six-month search for Matt Beard's permanent replacement.

Taylor joins the Reds after recently parting ways with Manchester City Women in March.

The 52-year-old boasts a five-year tenure at City, where he clinched the Women's FA Cup and League Cup, narrowly missing out on the Women's Super League title on goal difference in 2024.

Amber Whiteley, who stepped up as interim head coach following Beard's exit in February, will continue with Liverpool as assistant coach.

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Additionally, Chad Gribble, Taylor's former deputy at City, will join the revamped coaching team.

"I am delighted to have been appointed as Liverpool's new head coach," Taylor expressed.

"Everyone in football knows about the history, size and potential of this club, and I am really looking forward to the task ahead.

"Our aim is to create a team that supporters can be proud of, which plays good football and which will hopefully bring success along the way."

Taylor's coaching credentials are well-established, having spent several years at City's men's Academy before taking the reins of the women's team in 2020

His career also includes an 18-year stint as a player, during which he earned 15 caps for Wales.

The new gaffer for Liverpool FC Women will take the helm for the first time in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Aston Villa at Bodymoor Heath training ground on Saturday, as the Reds gear up for their WSL season opener against Everton at Anfield on September 7.



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He has a proven track record of building successful, identity-driven teams and his ability to develop players and help them reach the next level is second to none.

"We have a very clear vision of how we will return LFC Women to the upper echelons of the game and this is a crucial step on that journey.

"We want our team playing with a clear identity as a Liverpool team, playing Liverpool football in front of passionate Liverpool fans.

"Gareth shares that vision and we believe he has the qualities and experience to deliver it."


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