An inquest into the death of former Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack, 27, has been adjourned until December 7. The hearing was delayed to allow Sheffield United to search for documents related to her medical records, following concerns raised by her family about her working relationship with coach Jonathan Morgan.
The inquest into the death of Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack, 27, has been adjourned again, with the coroner citing the need for further evidence following new document disclosures. The hearing, which began in June, will not resume until at least December 7.
A former club chaplain at Sheffield United told an inquest that Maddy Cusack asked him not to inform the club about their conversations. Dr. Delroy Hall stated Cusack felt pressure from juggling football and marketing careers. The inquest also heard from club officials about delays in transitioning the women's team to full-time status.
An inquest into the death of Maddy Cusack heard that Sheffield United's transition to a full-time women's team in 2023 was poorly managed. General manager Ian McCallum stated the club "let people down," including Cusack, and was "naive" about the requirements for full-time football. The club's handling of the women's game and the appointment of manager Jonathan Morgan were also discussed.
An inquest into footballer Maddy Cusack's death heard her former manager Jonathan Morgan labelled her "generally a liar" during an FA investigation. Morgan denied shouting or calling her a "psycho" but admitted a "bottom-heavy" comment, claiming it referred to muscles. Cusack's parents link Morgan to her mental health decline.
Maddy Cusack's former coach, Jonathan Morgan, told an inquest she was "generally a liar," a claim he justified by saying she omitted information about his behavior. Her family alleges issues with Morgan contributed to her anxiety before her death in September 2023.
An inquest into the death of footballer Maddy Cusack heard her coach, Jonathan Morgan, told the FA she was 'generally a liar'. Morgan testified at Chesterfield Coroner's Court, addressing claims about his behaviour and Cusack's relationship with the club.
An inquest into the death of former Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack heard her coach, Jonathan Morgan, told the FA she was "generally a liar." Morgan denied allegations of bullying and making derogatory comments, stating Cusack omitted information to her family.
Maddy Cusack's mother told an inquest that the Sheffield United footballer would be alive if her women's team coach, Jonathan Morgan, had not been employed. Deborah Cusack described Morgan as her daughter's "nemesis" and claimed he made comments to "cut her down to size."
A former physio for Sheffield United's women's team told an inquest that the club lacked sufficient resources during their transition to full-time status in 2023, impacting player welfare. The physio, Francesca Carr, expressed concerns about several players' mental well-being, stating Maddy Cusack was not at the top of her list of most worried individuals.
Grace Riglar, girlfriend of late Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack, told an inquest her former manager Jonathan Morgan allegedly called her a “psycho” and made comments about her weight, impacting her eating habits. Riglar described Cusack as uncomfortable with Morgan's management style, which differed significantly from her positive experience under the previous manager.
An inquest heard that former Sheffield United women's coach Jonathan Morgan called player Maddy Cusack a "psycho" and engaged in "mind games" before her death. Cusack, 27, was found dead on September 20, 2023.
David Cusack told an inquest that former Sheffield United manager Jonathan Morgan's behavior was the primary cause of his daughter Maddy Cusack's mental health deterioration. Morgan disputed the claims, while the inquest into the 27-year-old footballer's death, which found no club wrongdoing, continues.
