Ex-Liverpool Women’s Boss Matt Beard Leaves £150k to Family as Probate Details Emerge After Tragic Death

Probate documents have revealed that former Liverpool Women's manager Matt Beard, who tragically died at age 47, left an estate valued at approximately £150,000 to his family. The details emerged following the granting of probate, shedding light on the financial legacy of the respected coach whose sudden passing shocked the football world on 20 September 2025[1][2][4].

Beard, found hanged at his home in Deeside, Flintshire, was pronounced dead later that day in a Chester hospital. A coroner's inquest on 29 September confirmed he had taken his own life, concluding one of the darkest chapters in women's football history[4]. Liverpool FC issued a heartfelt statement expressing deep shock, praising Beard as a "committed and successful manager" of "real integrity and warmth." The club highlighted his two spells at Anfield: 2012-2015, where he won back-to-back Women's Super League (WSL) titles in 2013 and 2014, and 2021-2025, securing promotion to the WSL in his first season back via the FA Women's Championship[1][2][3][4].

His illustrious career also included stints at Chelsea Women (2009-2012), Millwall Lionesses (2008-2009), Bristol City (interim 2012), West Ham United Women (2018-2020)—reaching the 2019 FA Cup Final—and a brief role at Burnley Women in 2025, from which he resigned after two months[1][2][3][4]. A year with the Boston Breakers in the US bridged his Liverpool tenures. Named FA WSL Manager of the Year in 2013 and 2014, Beard's achievements reshaped women's football in England[4].

Eastbourne Borough FC, managed by Beard's brother Mark, offered condolences, underscoring the personal toll. The £150,000 estate, modest for a coach of his stature, will support his loved ones amid widespread tributes. Beard's legacy endures through titles, promotions, and the fond memories of those he worked with[1][2].

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