Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Matt Beard, Former Football Manager, Dies by Suicide
Matt Beard, a well-known coach in women's football, who used to manage teams like Liverpool and Chelsea, has passed away.
He died at the age of 47.
The news was shared after a court hearing.
He was remembered for winning championships with Liverpool.
Tributes and a minute of silence were held at games to remember his impact on women's football.
Many people who knew him, including former players, spoke about how much he meant to them.
Matt Beard, former manager of Liverpool and Chelsea women's teams, died by suicide.
He was 47 years old.
A coroner's court hearing took place in North Wales.
He led Liverpool to Women's Super League titles.
Tributes were paid throughout the football community.
- Who
- Matt Beard, former manager of Liverpool and Chelsea women's teams
- What
- Died by suicide
- When
- Died on September 20, 2025
- Where
- Ruthin, North Wales
- Why
- The article reports the cause of death was suicide
- Deceased
- Matt Beard
- Age
- 47
- Cause of Death
- Suicide
- Former Clubs
- Liverpool, Chelsea, Burnley
- Achievements
- Led Liverpool to WSL titles
- Last Coaching Role
- Burnley (June-August)