Former Liverpool women's manager Matt Beard has passed away at the age of 47.
Beard managed Liverpool between 2012 to 2015 and again from 2021 to 2025. He also had spells at Chelsea Women, Millwall Lionesses, West Ham Women and most recently a short spell at Burnley Women.
Liverpool confirmed the news on X, writing: "Liverpool Football Club is deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of former LFC Women manager Matt Beard.
"The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Matt's family and friends at this devastating time."
Eastbourne Borough FC, who are managed by Matt's brother Mark, added: "EBFC would like to send our condolences to former boss Mark Beard following the passing of his brother, and former WSL manager, Matt Beard. We are sending Mark and his family all of our best wishes."
Jokbeosyz
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again Liverpool
cuceiklmot
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Rip
Chrismaris1
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Am shocked cus I remembered watching his games with our female team. may his soul rest in peace Amen.
Hakbmnrsy
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rest in peace
my his soil rest in peace..Inshaallah
RohanAwal
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Rip
zecbkmnopz
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R I P. Matt and my condolences to the family
Dooabclnsu
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I wish the family well
Dooabclnsu
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wow I lost so much friends family stroke heart problem wonder if he was vaccinated
Puwaprst
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Very sad - prayers go to his family - may Jesus received him warmly in His Kingdom
Dooabclnsu
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vaccine
Monikhin
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Rest In Peace
Zeybikmst
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Console to his family and loved ones. RIP.
madhurpednekar99
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Wonder why people are dying so young !!
batskhemdohtdong95
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R.I.P
kaeacinpu
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Rip
DugbateyLomo
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Rest in peace βοΈποΈποΈ
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Rip
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badabeiouy
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rip
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RIP
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kendknprty
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Rip
Bright1Isaac
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Rest in peace with the lord. The football world will miss you. Legend
Ibcrusher07
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Are Liverpool sacrificing people to retain the league π€π€π€???
Emchi
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RIP
wuwabcdil
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rest in peace
cuzeimruz
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RIP
rickie1968
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π RIP π
kmuguna
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Gone too soon, rip mattπΉ
kmuguna
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Rip madam
sorry, matt is a man
Samuelboahen11
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RIP
Tiuceloruy
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RIP SIR
Sobdioruyz
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rest in peace
Wupcdelouz
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RIP
00CB
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rip
Merky95
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RIP MATT
feddlnprst
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rip
yibaiknops
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rip
bapdiknpuy
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Rip [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
necacilouz
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RIP. my condolences. LFC . always and forever
jatimnopru
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Rest well
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RIP π
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rip
Vapcimprtu
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Rip
Ycarrasco
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R I Pπππ
SCOOPNARD
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REST IN THE BLOSSOM OF THE LORD MATT π
Wudekmory
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Rip madam
wetbopty
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RIP
lomeimrtyz
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rip