Ghanaian football fans dey join the world for mourning Matt Beard, a respected coach wey pass away at age 47. Before the Man Utd vs Arsenal match for the Women's Super League, fans from both sides show respect for am. Arsenal fans start clap for the eighth minute, wey dey remember Maddy Cusack, the Sheffield United player wey die two years ago. Manchester United fans join them quickly, wey dey understand why e dey important.
Matt Beard: A Legend of Women's Football
Matt Beard be person wey help grow women's football for the UK. He coach Chelsea Women from 2009 to 2012, wey he lay the foundation before Emma Hayes come. He carry them go their first Women's FA Cup final for 2012. People wey work with am talk say he no be just coach, he be friend. He care about people and he dey make time for everybody.
After he leave Chelsea, he go achieve big things for Liverpool, wey he win back-to-back WSL titles for 2013 and 2014. He also coach West Ham United, Bristol City, and come back to Liverpool again, wey he carry them back to the WSL for 2021-22. Liverpool FC talk say they shock and sad about the news, wey they send their condolences to his family and friends.
Chelsea FC also talk say they sad about the news, wey they remember how he help shape the club. Everybody for the football community go miss am. Rest in peace, Matt.
Tributes from Clubs and Players
- Liverpool FC: “Matt was not only an extremely committed and successful manager, he was also a person of real integrity and warmth.”
- Chelsea FC: “Matt was integral to the growth of the women's game in this country and is a man who will be sadly missed by everyone in the footballing community.”
The football world dey mourn the loss of a true legend. Matt Beard's impact on women's football go dey remembered for many years to come.