Former players remember Matt Beard after his death aged 47, praising his player-management, warmth and role in Liverpool’s back-to-back WSL titles (2013–14). Natasha Dowie recalls him making players feel “the best” and enabling her late-career Liverpool return; Julia Simic highlights his care and leadership, citing West Ham’s 2019 FA Cup run. Tributes and silences were held across WSL matches.