Manager Matt Beard makes shock Burnley departure | OneFootball

Former Liverpool manager Matt Beard has resigned from Burnley after just 68 days in the role to pursue 'other opportunities'.

The signing of Beard by the Clarets was somewhat of a coup for the Lancashire club with the manager also bringing some former Liverpool players with him.

However, his stint was brief and the manager has now been placed on gardening leave after his resignation.

"We’re naturally very disappointed with Matt’s decision, but we’re already looking positively to the future to ensure we remain on track to achieve our objectives for the 2025/26 season and beyond," club chairman Alan Pace said.

"Whilst our recruitment process continues, we have full confidence in Louise, Liam and Paul, ably supported by Lola Ogunbote [Women’s Head of Football], to continue moving Burnley FC Women’s team forward in a positive direction."

First team coach Louise Roberts will take over in the interim with Burnley facing Loughborough Lightning in the third tier this weekend.

Beard had begun his stint with a 5-0 win over Middlesbrough on the opening day of the National League North season before a goalless draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend.