FORMER Liverpool Women’s manager Matt Beard was found hanged at his home, an inquest heard.The 47-year-old was rushed to hospital after paramedics discovered him at his house in Deeside, Flintshire.Shutterstock EditorialHead coach of Liverpool Matt Beard during the Barclays Women Super League between Liverpool and Chelsea at Prenton Park Stadium in 2024[/caption]Shutterstock EditorialThe 47-year-old was rushed to hospital after paramedics discovered him at his house in Deeside, Flintshire[/caption]PAManchester United and Arsenal players observe a minute’s silence in memory of former Liverpool Women’s manager Matt Beard[/caption]But an inquest hearing in North Wales today heard he tragically died in hospital in Chester just past 9pm on September 20.The hearing was adjourned for a full inquest at a later date.Beard – who started at Millwall Lionesses in 2008 – only ever managed women’s football professionally.If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.He spent three years at Liverpool after joining from Chelsea in 2012 following three seasons with the Blues.He then joined Boston Breakers in 2016 for 12 months before returning to England in 2018 with West Ham.Beard – who tragically leaves behind his wife and two kids – had two seasons with the Hammers before taking over at Bristol City in 2021.He then re-joined Liverpool from 2021-2025 before his final career move to Burnley – but he left in August after just two games in charge.A fundraiser to support his family raised more than £50,000.His son posted on X the day after he died: “Never failed to make me laugh, even when having a bad day he always used to say ‘I bet I can make you smile’ and he always did.”Tributes poured in for the respected coach, who won back-to-back Women’s Super League titles with Liverpool.A tribute from Liverpool FC read: “Liverpool Football Club is deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of former LFC Women manager Matt Beard.“The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Matt’s family and friends at this devastating time.“Matt was not only an extremely committed and successful manager, he was also a person of real integrity and warmth, who will always be remembered with genuine fondness by everyone he worked with at the club.“He originally joined LFC Women in 2012 and built a squad that won back-to-back Women’s Super League titles in 2013 and 2014, and also led the Reds in their first Champions League campaign.“After returning from his spell with Boston Breakers in the USA, Matt enjoyed two years with West Ham United Women, including a run to the Women’s FA Cup final in 2019, before a spell with Bristol City Women.“He rejoined the Reds in May 2021 to rebuild the team and return it to the top flight of women’s football, which he orchestrated in his first season back in charge, winning the FA Women’s Championship in emphatic fashion and promotion to the WSL.“He parted company with LFC Women in February, following a significant contribution to the club’s development and many memorable moments and achievements during his multiple tenures.“Rest in peace, Matt.”Bristol City Women wrote: “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of former Bristol City Women Manager Matt Beard.“All our thoughts are with Matt’s family and friends at this tragic time.”The WSL said: “Everyone at WSL Football extends its deepest sympathies to the family, friends and loved ones of Matt Beard following news of his passing.“Matt played an instrumental role in the growth of women’s football and will be missed by everyone associated with the game.“Rest in peace, Matt.”Shutterstock EditorialA fundraiser to support his family raised more than £50,000[/caption]How to get helpEVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicideIt doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:CALM, www.thecalmzone.net, 0800 585 858Heads Together,www.headstogether.org.ukHUMEN www.wearehumen.orgMind, www.mind.org.uk, 0300 123 3393Papyrus, www.papyrus-uk.org, 0800 068 41 41Samaritans,www.samaritans.org, 116 123