"We have lost Matt far too young," said Taylor. "But where we can take some solace is by thinking of the huge impact he managed to have on so many people across his 47 years - a real legacy and he packed in more than a lot of people who are fortunate to be around until their old age. "It's just really devastating news," said Taylor. "Devastating for his family and friends and especially [wife] Debbie, [and children] Harry and Ellie. All of our thoughts of course are with them at this moment. "It's a huge loss and he will leave a big void."
"I had a bit more insight into Matt because I used to play with his brother Mark at Sheffield United. They were very close and really supportive of each other's journeys. "I had big shoes to fill when I came in here, and I was really supported well by Matt. He phoned me on a number of occasions. What a guy - you never fell out with him."
Matt Beard, who guided Liverpool to Women's Super League titles in 2013 and 2014, died on Saturday aged 47. Gareth Taylor and the Liverpool women's squad held a minute's silence at their Melwood training centre, with further tributes planned at Anfield before the men's Carabao Cup match. Taylor described Beard's wide impact across his 47 years, called his passing devastating, and expressed condolences for Beard's wife Debbie and children Harry and Ellie. Beard had two spells as Liverpool manager, led promotion after his 2021 reappointment, and helped secure a seventh-place finish on return to the top flight. Taylor recalled personal support from Beard and praised the strong legacy Beard left among colleagues and clubs.
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