"Quietly they stood in the queue, stretching far beyond the door of the main reception at St Helens, to pay their respects to the former Liverpool manager Matt Beard. Once inside, an image of Beard and his trademark smile was displayed on a screen above a table where red and white flowers one bouquet accompanied by a handwritten note expressing love from Sunderland lay next to the books of condolence that were quickly filling up with messages of love."
"The players walked out to an emotional rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone, which was sung quietly, like the gentle whisper of a prayer compared with the roaring versions usually heard at Anfield, but the sound was no less stirring. The coaching staff of both teams all linked arm-in-arm before a moment's silence was observed impeccably. And while in many ways the outcome of the game had scarcely felt less important, it was also a salient time for Liverpool to secure their first victory of the season"
Fans queued quietly at St Helens to pay respects to former Liverpool manager Matt Beard, with his image and floral tributes displayed beside books of condolence. Attendance for the League Cup group-stage fixture was modest, though a larger crowd is expected for the upcoming WSL match against Manchester United. Match programmes dedicated to Beard sold out, and Beard's family and former players, including Natasha Dowie, attended. You'll Never Walk Alone was sung softly; coaching staffs linked arms and a moment's silence was observed. Liverpool aimed to secure their first victory after two opening WSL defeats.
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