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.
The English Football League (EFL) is investigating Sheffield United's owner, COH Sports, for allegedly forming a new parent company, 1919 Partners LLC, to avoid paying £35m owed to previous owner Prince Abdullah. Abdullah's representatives claim the restructuring is a tactic to evade payment, potentially violating EFL regulations.
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.
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.
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Tottenham Hotspur secured their Premier League status on the final day, avoiding relegation after a tense match. Manager Roberto De Zerbi's arrival has brought a sense of optimism, with fans hoping this close call signals a new, more successful chapter for the club.
Tottenham Hotspur secured Premier League survival on the final day, avoiding relegation despite a poor season. Manager Roberto De Zerbi's arrival offers hope for a "new history" for the club, with a focus on rebuilding and European qualification next season.
⚽ Championship news from the first leg; kick-off 8pm BST⚽ Forty years of playoffs | Follow on Bluesky | Mail SimonWell, after 46 games the Championship is over. Now for the important bit.At the end of the regular season Millwall and Hull were separated by precisely 10 points, with the Londoners ending up just a couple away from skipping the playoffs entirely by coming second, and Hull also two away from skipping the playoffs by finishing seventh. That despite Millwall scoring just 64 goals, the fewest in the top eight – and, indeed, not as many as Sheffield United, who finished 13th. Continue reading...
