Aston Villa

Aston Villa statement on today's postponement: "Following the tragic death of former Liverpool Women head coach Matt Beard last night, Liverpool’s players were rightly offered the opportunity to postpone today’s Barclays WSL fixture.

"We apologise to fans for the late notice and inevitable inconvenience but would ask for understanding at this sad time.

"The club will be in touch regarding the rearranged fixture in due course.

"Meanwhile our thoughts and condolences remain with Matt’s family."

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Liverpool's match at Aston Villa today has been postponed following the death of former manager Matt Beard.

Beard, 47, led the club to back-to-back WSL titles in 2013 and 2014, and managed Liverpool during their first ever Champions League campaign.

He was reappointed in 2021 and led the Reds to promotion back to the WSL, helping them to a seventh-placed finish the following season, remaining as manager until February.

It is a sombre day in the Women's Super League following the news last night that former Liverpool, West Ham and Chelsea boss Matt Beard has died aged 47.

Liverpool's match at Aston Villa has been postponed, but there are still three games taking place.

We will be here to provide you with updates on those as usual, but, today, the focus is on the loss of one of the game's greats.

His contribution to women's football was one of immense proportions.

'Beardy' was a pivotal figure in the women's game, a man loved by all those who knew him who will be missed by so many.