Matt Beard's son issues poignant statement after tragic death - 'It's never the answer'

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Matt Beard tragically died last week(Image: PA)

The son of the late Liverpool Women's manager, Matt Beard, has shared a poignant message on social media following his father's untimely death at just 47 years old.

On Saturday, the football world was shocked by the announcement of Beard's passing, a man who clinched back-to-back Women's Super League titles during his first tenure at Liverpool in 2013 and 2014.

Just last month, he stepped down from his position as head coach of Burnley Women after a brief two-month stint.



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Beard's sudden death has sent shockwaves through the football world, with respects being paid to him at Women's Super League matches over the weekend.

Until we meet again."

During his initial spell at the club, he secured back-to-back WSL championships with Liverpool, before claiming the Women's Championship title with them in 2022 after returning to the managerial position twelve months prior.

Nevertheless, he was dismissed by the Reds this February whilst the team languished in seventh place in the WSL.

Honouring Beard on Saturday evening, Liverpool released a statement declaring: "Liverpool Football Club is deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of former LFC Women manager Matt Beard.

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," the statement continued.

"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.

Rest in peace, Matt."

The WSL also shared a heartfelt tribute on X, stating: "Everyone at WSL Football extends its deepest sympathies to the family, friends and loved ones of Matt Beard following news of his passing.

Matt played an instrumental role in the growth of women's football and will be missed by everyone associated with the game."

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