'A perfect fit' - Former Liverpool manager returns to club in new role

Liverpool Women have confirmed former manager Scott Rogers has returned to the club to join Matt Beard's coaching staff.

Rogers will act as assistant manager to the Liverpool boss, alongside Amber Whiteley, as the Reds look to climb the Women's Super League (WSL) table. The 37-year-old previously enjoyed a hugely successful spell as Beard's right-hand man , helping the club win back-to-back WSL titles in 2013 and 2014.

He took over as manager in 2015 and spent three years at the helm before his departure in 2018. Since then, Rogers has worked in the men's game, first as a lead coach at the Blackburn Rovers academy and later at Accrington Stanley, where he was head of coaching in the academy before taking on a role as professional game development lead.

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He will now join the coaching set-up at the AXA Melwood Training Centre, with Beard describing him as a "perfect fit" for the club. “Scott interviewed really well, we were really impressed with what he’s done since leaving Liverpool at Blackburn Rovers and latterly at Accrington Stanley,” the Reds boss said.

“Scott is well qualified and is probably the icing on the cake in regard to what I need from the technical staff to complement myself and complement Amber."

Reflecting on his return to Merseyside, Rogers said: “It feels brilliant to be back. I’ve been out on the grass with the players and staff already. This role suits my skillset and I’ve obviously got a lot of experience of doing this role and working under Matt.

“I understand how Matt works, I know what he expects of me and I hope he knows what he can expect from me. He