Everton Women’s Scott Phelan calls for Matt Beard tribute
Everton Women boss wants derby recognition for Reds coach
Scott Phelan, manager of Liverpool Women's football team, has called for a tribute to former manager Matt Beard in Sunday's Merseyside derby against Everton Women at Anfield. Beard, who passed away last year at the age of 47, was a significant figure in women's football, helping to raise its standards and elevate the game's profile.
Beginning his coaching career at Millwall Lionesses in 2008, Beard later managed Chelsea Women before joining Liverpool Women in 2012. He was named FA Women’s Super League Manager of the Year in 2013 and 2014, and led the team to victory in the FA Women’s Championship at the end of the 2021 season. Phelan believes that Beard's legacy is worthy of recognition on Sunday and hopes that the derby will pay honor to the former Liverpool coach.
Both teams enter the first Merseyside derby of the WSL season with recent wins in the Subway Players Cup.
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