Liverpool manager Matt Beard has been sacked with the club seventh in the Women's Super League.

The 47-year-old helped them into the WSL during his second spell in charge of the Reds.

Liverpool finished fourth last season but are currently mid-table, nine points above bottom side Crystal Palace.

"We have all experienced some fantastic moments with Matt as manager of LFC Women and we express our gratitude for his significant contribution," a club statement read.

"Our priority was to return this team to where it belongs and we collectively achieved that in 2022 by winning promotion to the WSL.

"We need to build on that momentum and although this has been a difficult decision, we believe it provides us with the best opportunity for future success on the pitch."

Amber Whiteley will take interim charge of the team, with a search for a new manager already under way.

Beard, who has also had stints with Bristol City and West Ham, led Liverpool to consecutive WSL titles during his first spell in charge.