Burnley FC Women’s new manager has been confirmed as former Liverpool and Chelsea boss Matt Beard.
Upon being appointed, Beard said: “I’m absolutely delighted. I’m so impressed with everybody I’ve met at the club and the conversations I’ve had, and I’m looking forward to getting started.
“Everybody’s been so welcoming and Lola (Ogunbote – Head of Women’s Football) has been a big part of that.”
Ogunbote added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Matt to the Club, it’s great to have him on board.
“We’ve been taking great strides forward here at Burnley and Matt’s appointment is a further statement of intent, our aims, and our ambition to be a successful football club.
“He is a coach with a wealth of knowledge and experience, and he has a real vision and passion for growing the women’s game.
“As we make the move to becoming a full-time professional women’s football team this season, it’s an incredibly exciting time for everyone here at the club.”
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