Former Liverpool Women manager Matt Beard left an estate worth around £150,000 to his family following his death earlier this year, according to probate documents now released by the High Court.
Beard, who was 47, died in September 2025 in tragic circumstances. The highly respected coach is survived by his wife Debbie and their three children, Scott, Harry and Ellie.
Probate documents confirm estate value
Court records show Beard’s estate was valued at approximately £152,000, which reduced to around £136,000 after taxes and associated costs. He did not leave a will, meaning the money is expected to pass automatically to his immediate family under UK probate rules.
The documents were signed off by the High Court on December 14 and made public on December 29, 2025. Following his passing, a public fundraiser was also set up to support his family, raising more than £50,000.
Beard was found dead at his home in Deeside, Flintshire, on September 20.
A decorated career in women’s football
Matt Beard managed Liverpool Women across two spells and played a major role in the club’s modern history. He led the team to back-to-back Women’s Super League titles in 2013 and 2014, establishing Liverpool as a dominant force during the early years of the competition.
He returned to the club in 2021, guiding Liverpool back into the WSL and later securing a fourth-place finish in 2024. Over his career, Beard managed more than 350 games and was named FA WSL Manager of the Season in 2013 and again in 2024.
Tributes from Liverpool and former players
Liverpool paid tribute following his death, describing Beard as “an extremely committed and successful manager” and “a person of real integrity and warmth.”
Former England international Fara Williams, who played under Beard at Liverpool, highlighted his personal impact beyond football. She said he supported players through difficult periods, gave people opportunities when others had written them off, and consistently showed care and belief in those around him.
At his memorial service in October, Beard’s brother Mark described him as a “beautiful soul and a one-in-a-million personality,” while the Women’s Super League credited him with playing an instrumental role in the growth of women’s football in England.
Matt Beard’s legacy remains deeply felt across the women’s game, both for his success on the pitch and the compassion he showed away from it.
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