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Former Liverpool boss Beard found hanged - coroner

Former Liverpool boss Beard found hanged - coroner

Summary

Former Liverpool women's team manager Matt Beard was found dead at his home, and a coroner's court in North Wales confirmed this. Matt Beard, who helped Liverpool win Women's Super League titles in 2013 and 2014, passed away on September 20. A full inquest will be held later to look into the details surrounding his death.

Key Facts

  • Matt Beard, former Liverpool women's team manager, was found dead at his home.
  • A coroner's court hearing confirmed he was found hanged.
  • He died in the hospital on September 20 at 21:15 BST.
  • Paramedics were called to his home in Deeside, Flintshire before he was taken to the hospital.
  • Beard helped Liverpool win Women's Super League titles in 2013 and 2014.
  • He was sacked from his second spell at Liverpool in February 2023.
  • After a brief tenure at Burnley, he resigned in June 2023.
  • A minute's silence was held in his honor before Women's Super League matches on September 21.
  • A fundraiser organized to support his family has raised over £50,000.

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