Slott expressed condolences for the sudden death of former Liverpool women's football coach Matt Beard on Saturday night. Beard has twice led the women's team in the Red Army and achieved brilliant achievements. Not only won the Women's...
Slott expressed condolences for the sudden death of former Liverpool women's football coach Matt Beard on Saturday night.
Beard has twice led the women's team in the Red Army and achieved brilliant achievements. Not only won the Women's Super League championship in 2013 and 2014, but also led the team to return to the top league as the English champion in 2022.
Slott told Liverpool official website: "My first reaction was grief. I met him last season. He not only made outstanding contributions to this football club and the women's team, and won the league championship again. He also resolutely returned when the women's team competed in the low-level league. This fully demonstrates his love for the club."
"When I learned this kind of news - if I remember correctly, he was only 47 years old and was the same age as me - I would only feel heartbroken."
The news of Beard's death triggered a wave of condolences and memorials from all walks of life in the football world, demonstrating the huge impact he had in the development of women's football. Furthermore, all those who have worked with him have emphasized his noble qualities as individuals.
Slot continued: "This kind of moment always shows the best side of the football world, and that's exactly what it is. Not only does he receive high respect from all Liverpool members here, but the entire women's football world is also expressing his condolences."
"I heard and witnessed the tribute from Arsenal fans to him, which is enough to show his profound impact on football. But if I only talk about football achievements, I think the sincere love of Melwood staff and all the people who work with him may be a more important spiritual legacy than winning the trophy."
"Quality of a person is always more important than honor. And in him, the two have been perfectly unified. It is not only a meritorious coach, but also a humble gentleman."
Liverpool men's team will hold a memorial ceremony before the third round of the League Cup against Southampton. Slott said: "It is crucial to greet his contribution to the club, which includes not only men's teams, but also women's teams. He has had an immeasurable impact on Liverpool women's football. In addition, his family is going through difficult times."
"From my year and a half of my experience in office, Liverpool fans and the team are always willing to support those in adversity when people are in trouble. This is the situation facing his wife and three children."
