Matt Beard's family has expressed concerns that his managerial experience at Burnley Football Club contributed to a decline in his mental health and ultimately his tragic death, highlighting allegations of bullying and unhappiness surrounding his departure just two months after his appointment as the women's team manager. #MentalHealth #WomenInSports #FootballLegacy #GB #US
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Matt Beard's wife feels he was 'bullied' by Burnley prior to his death, coroner told
Beard also managed Liverpool in two spells in a long career in the women's game. Naomi Baker/Getty Images
The family of Matt Beard has raised concerns that his time working at and his departure from Burnley Football Club contributed to the decline in his mental health and ultimately his death.