Inquest Reveals Details of Former WSL Manager Matt Beard’s Death

Matt Beard, a well-known figure in women’s soccer, has died at the age of 47. The inquest has started to look into what happened, revealing that Beard suffered a severe brain injury from a hanging.

His family faced the painful decision to turn off his life-support machine. Beard’s death has sparked talk about mental health, with his son Harry urging people to speak up if they’re struggling.

There’s a commemorative service planned to honor his life. The family asks for donations to mental health charities instead of flowers.

Matt Beard’s Impact on Women’s Soccer

Matt Beard played a huge role in women’s soccer, managing several teams and making a real mark on the sport. His career took him through some top clubs, including:

• Liverpool: He won the Women’s Super League twice there.
• Millwall
• Chelsea
• West Ham United
• Bristol City
• Boston Breakers in the U.S. National Women’s Soccer League.

Beard’s last job was with Burnley, but he resigned in August, just two months after starting. Some reports said he was in the running for the Leicester City women’s manager job before he passed away.

Career Achievements

Beard built a reputation for his dedication and love for the game. He won the Women’s Super League twice with Liverpool.

• Led teams in both the UK and the U.S.
• Became known as a respected and influential coach in women’s soccer

The Inquest into Matt Beard’s Death

The inquest at Denbighshire coroner’s office is working to piece together the events leading up to Beard’s death. Senior Coroner John Gittins shared that Beard suffered a devastating brain injury from a hanging, which also caused an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

The full inquest will take place later to figure out the exact circumstances.

Family’s Heartfelt Tributes

Harry, Beard’s son, posted a tribute online and encouraged people to talk openly about mental health. He stressed that suicide isn’t the answer and urged anyone struggling to reach out for help.

The family has asked for donations to mental health charities, hoping to highlight the importance of mental health awareness.

Commemorative Service

A commemorative service will be held at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral on October 17 to celebrate Matt Beard’s life. Family, friends, and the soccer community will gather to honor his contributions and legacy.

Supporting Mental Health

The Beard family’s request for donations to mental health charities really highlights how much support people still need. So many folks are struggling, and it’s clear we can’t ignore that.

Organizations like Samaritans do important work. If you need to talk, you can call their helpline at 116 123 for free from any phone in the UK or U.S.

Honestly, we need to keep talking about mental health. If help isn’t easy to reach, what’s the point?

For more info on the inquest or to read the full article, check out the New York Times.