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Gareth Taylor, the former manager of Manchester City Women, has been appointed head coach of Liverpool FC Women(Image: Ben Roberts - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Liverpool FC Women have confirmed Gareth Taylor as their new head coach - ending a six-month wait to find a permanent successor to Matt Beard.

Taylor has been appointed having most recently been in charge of Manchester City Women, who he parted ways with in March.

The 52-year-old spent five years in charge at City where he won the Women's FA Cup and League Cup while missing out on the Women's Super League title on goal difference in 2024.

Amber Whiteley, who acted as Liverpool FC Women's interim head coach following the departure of Beard in February, will remain with the Reds as assistant coach, while Taylor's former assistant Chad Gribble will form part of the new-look backroom staff.

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“I am delighted to have been appointed as Liverpool’s new head coach," said Taylor.

“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.”

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Taylor has extensive coaching experience having worked at the men's Academy at City for several years before taking over the women's side in 2020.

He previously had an 18-year playing career during which he won 15 caps for Wales.

His first game in charge of Liverpool FC Women will be Saturday’s behind-closed-doors friendly against Aston Villa at Bodymoor Heath training ground (kick off 2pm), with the Reds building up to the start of the WSL season against Everton at Anfield on September 7.

Liverpool FC Women managing director Andy O’Boyle said: “I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Gareth to the club.

“This has been a very detailed process and it was clear that Gareth was the outstanding candidate.

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.

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


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