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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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George Sessions

Emma Hayes and Millie Bright lead tributes for ‘one of the best humans’ Matt Beard

Former Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has hailed Matt Beard as "one of the best humans" and a "champion in the women's game" after his sudden death at the age of 47.

It was announced on Saturday night that the former Liverpool Women's manager Beard had died - a month on from leaving his most recent position at Burnley.

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