Matt Beard, Liverpool Women’s former manager who won WSL titles in 2013 and 2014 and led promotion back to the top flight in 2021, has died aged 47. Gareth Taylor, Arne Slot and MD Andy O’Boyle paid tribute, praising his coaching success, personal legacy and impact on women’s football; the club held a minute’s silence at Melwood with further tributes planned at Anfield.