Matt Beard, former West Ham United FC Women manager, has died at 47 after a significant career in women’s football.

Matt Beard, former manager of West Ham United FC Women, has died at 47. He began his career at Millwall Lionesses in 2008 and led several top women’s clubs, including Chelsea, Liverpool, West Ham, and Burnley. He won back-to-back Women's Super League titles with Liverpool in 2013 and 2014 and reached the Women's FA Cup Final with both Chelsea and West Ham. Clubs and organizations across the football community, including the Women's Super League, FA, and Liverpool FC, paid tribute to his legacy, recognizing his profound impact on the growth and development of women’s football in England.