5 h. ago Brother of women’s football manager Matt Beard urges ‘be more thoughtful’

The 47-year-old coach, who died last month, was remembered at a Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral service on Friday.

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5 d. ago Do you really need to buy a new laptop? When to upgrade – and when to hold off

Don’t splash out just yet! Your existing laptop may have plenty left to give• From smash-proof cases to updates: how to make your smartphone last longerSo you want a new laptop. Of course you do. Everybody always does, except for perhaps during that short honeymoon period after you’ve just bought one. But the glamour wears off, technology marches on, and before you know it, a newer, younger, more powerful model is wandering into your thoughts.I’m not here to judge, but as a technology specialist I can share a few thoughts that might help you fight the urge to upgrade. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago BBC issue apology after 'insensitive' reporting on death of ex

WARNING: SENSITIVE CONTENT - The BBC has issued an apology for how they handled the publication of details from a coroner's court regarding the death of former Liverpool Women manager, Matt Beard

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2 w. ago BBC issue apology after 'inappropriate' reporting of Matt Beard death

Former Liverpool FC Women's Manager Matt Beard was found dead at his home in September

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2 w. ago Emma Hayes: ‘I don’t think coaches are always thought about as human beings’

The USA women’s manager on the death of her predecessor at Chelsea, Matt Beard, and how managers need more support to navigate the modern gameEagerly with hands raised in the air, the children from Abbott Community primary school all want to quiz the United States head coach. The plan was for Emma Hayes to just take a few questions from the youngsters at the National Football Museum, but she wants to answer them all. Even her son, Harry, watching on, raises his hand. The tone is light, fun and educational as Hayes celebrates being inducted into the Hall of Fame.The former Chelsea manager, who is being honoured by the National Football Museum for her coaching achievements so far, not least her seven Women’s Super Leagues titles and Olympic gold medal, is quick to point to how glad she is that the “women’s game is in a better place in this country” compared to when she took on the Chelsea job in 2012. Alongside her smiles, though, there is a deep sadness at present. When later sitting...

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2 w. ago Tragedy of the football manager 'Del Boy' who became an icon of the women's game: Ex

Known for not sitting at his desk at Liverpool FC without saying good morning to everybody in the building, Matt Beard's mantra was 'no one is above anyone'.

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2 w. ago Former Liverpool manager Matt Beard memorial details announced after women's football icon's death aged 47

The former Liverpool manager's family have announced a memorial service next month, with requests that gestures of remembrance are made through donations to a mental health charity.

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2 w. ago Matt Beard's cause of death confirmed after former Liverpool manager found at home

Matt Beard was found dead at his home earlier this month, with the former Liverpool, West Ham and Chelsea manager's cause of death now confirmed

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2 w. ago Former Liverpool manager Matt Beard cause of death: Women's football 'icon', 47, was found hanged at his home

Coroner John Griffiths told a hearing on Monday that paramedics were called to his home in Deeside, Flintshire, before he was taken to hospital.

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2 w. ago Matt Beard cause of death confirmed after former Liverpool manager, 47, found at home

Matt Beard's cause of death has been confirmed following an inquest into his passing at the coroners court on Monday, as the footballing world continues to grieve

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2 w. ago Former Liverpool manager Matt Beard cause of death confirmed: Women's football 'icon', 47, was found hanged at his home

Coroner John Griffiths told a hearing on Monday that paramedics were called to his home in Deeside, Flintshire, before he was taken to hospital.

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3 w. ago Manager's double tragedy in space of six days: Boss who 'loved' and gave debut to ex

The death of 21-year-old forward Billy Vigar has rocked the footballing community. Perhaps none more so than Mark Beard, who lost his brother, Matt Beard last week.

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3 w. ago Liverpool Women honour Matt Beard’s legacy with strong League Cup display

Beard’s family were in attendance on an emotional night filled with tributes as his former team took on SunderlandQuietly 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 scene was so sombre, it was, momentarily, difficult to imagine there was a game of football to watch, but soon the Liverpool fans were inside the stadium for the first match since the news of Beard’s sudden death at the age of 47. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Matt Beard's heartbroken wife and kids see huge sum raised within hours as TV presenter steps in

Ex-Liverpool Women's manager Matt Beard's sudden death at the age of 47 has prompted an outpouring of tributes, with a JustGiving page set up to support his wife and family

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3 w. ago Matt Beard's heartbroken wife and kids receive help as TV presenter steps in

Ex-Liverpool Women's manager Matt Beard's sudden death at the age of 47 has prompted an outpouring of tributes, with a JustGiving page set up to support his wife and family

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3 w. ago Matt Beard's son issues poignant statement after tragic death

Former Liverpool Women's manager Matt Beard has died at the age of 47, with his son Harry issuing a heartbreaking statement on social media following the news of his father's death

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3 w. ago Matt Beard's son issues heartbreaking statement and says 'it's never the answer'

Tributes have poured in from across the football world after former Liverpool Women manager Matt Beard died at the age of 47

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3 w. ago BBC pundit breaks down in tears with emotional Matt Beard tribute as TV coverage paused

BBC Sport pundit Fara Williams was left in tears while paying tribute to former Liverpool Women's manager Matt Beard live on TV after his tragic death this week.

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3 w. ago Olivia Smith denied as Arsenal secure WSL draw at Manchester United

Manchester United and Arsenal played out a goalless draw in front of the hosts’ largest-ever Leigh Sports Village crowd, as both teams continued their unbeaten start to the Women’s Super League campaign.On a sombre weekend for the sport after the news of the death of the former Liverpool, Chelsea and West Ham United manager Matt Beard, at the age of 47, late on Saturday evening, there was a moment’s silence held before kick-off. Manchester United and Arsenal’s supporters then spontaneously applauded on 47 minutes, with the travelling Arsenal fans displaying the words “We love you Beardy” on handheld signs. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Alex Scott pauses live TV coverage to support BBC colleague after tragic news

The awful news emerged on Saturday of the death of former Liverpool Women's manager Matt Beard

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