Former Liverpool, Chelsea and West Ham Women’s manager Matt Beard has tragically passed away at the age of 47.Beard enjoyed huge success at Liverpool during his first spell between 2012-2015 – winning the Super League title in 2013 and 2014.Beard was extremely successful at LiverpoolHe joined the Merseyside outfit from Chelsea, who he managed for three years, before departing Liverpool in 2015 for American side Boston Breakers.A return to England to take charge of West Ham followed in 2018, before he enjoyed an interim spell as Bristol City’s head coach.Beard then returned to Liverpool in 2021, where he guided them to Championship glory in 2022.He departed Liverpool in February, where he then took over at Burnley in the summer, but he resigned after just two months in August.Announcing the tragic news in an emotional social media post, Beard’d wife Debbie said: “It is with great sadness that our beautiful Matthew Beard has passed away tonight at 7:28pm.“He is a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle. He was the most amazing, caring man who was loved by anyone who had the pleasure to meet him.“All of our family kindly ask for time to grieve in peace at his loss.“We will love you forever, you absolute legend.”Liverpool meanwhile have been quick to pay tribute for their former boss in a heartfelt statement.They said: “Liverpool Football Club is deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of former LFC Women manager Matt Beard.Beard won three trophies at Liverpool across two spells in chargeGetty“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.”Beard played a key role in women’s football’s growth in EnglandGettyLiverpool’s statement was quickly followed by the Women’s Super League [WSL].They 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.”One other of Beard’s other clubs, Bristol City have also paid their own tribute to their former boss.They said: “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.”Beard enjoyed huge success with Liverpool and only left the club for the second time in 2021GettyThey were soon joined by West Ham Women, who posted: “West Ham United is deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former manager Matt Beard.“The thoughts and condolences of everyone at the Club are with Matt’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time.”The FA have also paid tribute to Beard.A statement read: “We’re deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Matt Beard.“Matt was a key figure in growing the women’s game and will be missed by all. “Our thoughts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.”