Former Liverpool coach Matt Beard gets Hall of Fame recognition after tragic passing

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Former Liverpool Women manager Matt Beard, who passed away in September of last year, has been posthumously inducted into the Women's Super League (WSL) Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the game. The Reds said in a statement shortly after his passing: "Liverpool Football Club is deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of former LFC Women manager Matt Beard.

A minute's silence was held before Liverpool's game against Southampton in honor of Matt Beard (Image: Getty Images) "The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Matt’s family and friends at this devastating time. "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.

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