Details of the estate left by former Liverpool Women's manager Matt Beard have been formally released by the High Court, following his tragic death earlier this year.
High Court Confirms Estate Details
Matt Beard, the celebrated football coach, died without leaving a will, according to reports. Documents signed off by the High Court on December 14 and released on Monday, December 29, reveal he left an estate valued at £152,000.
After taxes and administrative costs, the net sum available for his family is approximately £136,000. Under standard probate rules, it is expected this will be inherited automatically by his wife, Debbie, and their three children: Scott, Harry, and Ellie.
A Sudden and Tragic Loss
Beard, aged 47, was found dead at his home in Deeside, Flintshire, on September 20. His death was confirmed as a suicide, sending shockwaves through the football community.
In the wake of the tragedy, a fundraising effort to support his family garnered more than £50,000 from friends, colleagues, and fans, highlighting the profound respect and affection in which he was held.
A Lasting Legacy in Women's Football
Matt Beard's managerial career left an indelible mark on the game. He guided Liverpool Women to back-to-back Women's Super League titles in 2013 and 2014 during his first spell at the club.
After returning to the Reds in 2021, he achieved immediate success by winning promotion back to the WSL. He departed the club in February of this year, having managed over 350 games in his career. His accolades include being named FA WSL Manager of the Season in both 2013 and 2024.
Tributes poured in from across the sport following his passing. Liverpool Football Club remembered him as "an extremely committed and successful manager" and "a person of real integrity and warmth."
Former England star Fara Williams, who played under Beard at Liverpool, praised his personal impact, stating he "saw potential in me that maybe I didn't see myself" and was a supportive figure during difficult times.
The Women's Super League also paid tribute, acknowledging that Beard "played an instrumental role in the growth of women's football." At a memorial service in October, his brother Mark eulogised him as a "beautiful soul and a one-in-a-million personality."
