Liverpool Women Part Ways with Manager Matt Beard

Liverpool FC Women have announced the departure of manager Matt Beard, ending his second tenure with the club. Beard, who led Liverpool to back-to-back Women's Super League (WSL) titles during his first stint from 2012 to 2015, helped the team achieve promotion back to the WSL in 2022 after rejoining in 2021. Despite finishing fourth last season, Liverpool has struggled this term, currently sitting seventh in the league. The club expressed gratitude for Beard's contributions, acknowledging the challenging decision as essential for future success. Assistant manager Amber Whiteley has been appointed as interim manager while the search for a permanent successor is underway. This managerial change aims to stabilize the team as they prepare for upcoming matches, including a trip to Crystal Palace and an FA Cup quarter-final against Arsenal.