Liverpool Women have appointed Gareth Taylor as their new head coach, confirming his appointment on Friday after The Athletic reported on July 9 that the former Manchester City head coach was in talks over the role. Liverpool have been without a permanent head coach since Matt Beard was sacked in February, with Amber Whiteley taking interim charge for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Taylor's former assistant Chad Gribble will join his backroom staff, with Whiteley to remain at the club as an assistant coach. Taylor said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as Liverpool’s new Head Coach. Everyone in football knows about the history, size and potential of this club, and I am really looking forward to the task ahead.” Liverpool Women managing director Andy O’Boyle added: “I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Gareth to the club. This has been a very detailed process and it was clear that Gareth was the outstanding candidate. He has a proven track record of building successful, identity-driven teams and his ability to develop players and help them reach the next level is second to none.” Taylor has been out of management since being dismissed by City ahead of the Continental Cup final in March, with the side fourth in the Women’s Super League. The Welshman was appointed City head coach in 2020 after working in the club’s academy since 2011. He won the FA Cup in 2020 and League Cup in 2022 and his side missed out on the WSL title on goal difference the previous season. Liverpool finished seventh last season, three places and 16 points off their tally from 2023-24. The club have sold last season’s top scorer Olivia Smith to Arsenal in a world record £1million deal this summer. Liverpool begin the 2025-26 WSL season against Everton on September 7, with Taylor to take charge of his first game in a behind closed doors friendly against Aston Villa at Bodymoor Heath on Saturday. Taylor’s appointment is a crucial step in the club’s vision to return to the upper echelons of the game. With his experience and proven track record, Liverpool Women are hoping to create a team that supporters can be proud of, which plays good football and brings success along the way. The club’s aim is to play with a clear identity as a Liverpool team, playing Liverpool football in front of passionate Liverpool fans. Taylor shares this vision and the club believes he has the qualities and experience to deliver it. The new season is just around the corner, and Liverpool Women are ready to take on the challenge with their new head coach at the helm.