Inquest opened into death of former Liverpool boss Beard
Published: 9/29/2025

Former Liverpool women's manager Matt Beard was found dead in his home, as confirmed by a coroner's court hearing in Ruthin, North Wales. Beard, who led Liverpool to consecutive Women's Super League titles, passed away at 47, with an inquest yet to be held. The football community has mourned the loss, with tributes pouring in from colleagues, a fundraiser set up for his family, and a minute's silence observed in WSL and WSL2 matches in honor of Beard.