Former Liverpool women’s manager Matt Beard has passed away at the age of 47.
Beard delivered back-to-back Women’s Super League titles with the Reds in 2013 and 2014, with the club saying they are ‘shocked and saddened’ to learn of his passing.
‘The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Matt’s family and friends at this devastating time,’ the club said in a statement.
‘Matt was not only an extremely committed and successful manager, he was also a person of real integrity and warmth, who will always be remembered with genuine fondness by everyone he worked with at the club.’
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Former Liverpool women’s manager Matt Beard has passed away aged 47
