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Tragic footballer Maddy Cusack, 27, was found dead at home by her ... ByTARA ANSON-WALSH, FOOTBALL REPORTER Published:11:16 EDT, 29 June 2026|Updated:17:01 EDT, 29 June 2026 172 Viewcomments Maddy Cusack was concerned she would be stigmatised bySheffield Unitedand head coach Jonathan Morgan if she disclosed her mental health problems in the weeks leading up to her death, according to her father. The former Sheffield United women's vice-captain was found dead at her home in Horsley, Derbyshire, by her father, David Cusack, on September 20, 2023, at the age of 27. An inquest into her death at Chesterfield Coroner's Court began on Monday, June 29, nearly three years later. Maddy joined Sheffield United fromLeicester Cityin 2019, having previously worked with Morgan. She went on to become the Blades' first player to make 100 appearances. Her father, David, said her departure from Leicester City was principally driven by a strained relationship with Morgan, adding: 'She left because she had never come across a character like that before in football.' Leicester City Women were owned at the time by Morgan's family, prior to the King Power takeover in 2020. David said he believed …

Maddy Cusack: Former Sheffield United midfielder 'dismayed' before ... Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack passed away on Wednesday September 20 2023;warning: contains content of a distressing nature. If you are affected by this story, please visit sky.com/viewersupport Monday 29 June 2026 15:59, UK Former Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack was "dismayed" that her previous coach was joining her football club months before she died, her father has told an inquest. Chesterfield Coroner's Court heard that 27-year-old Ms Cusack feared being stigmatised and ridiculed at the club before she was found at her home address in Derbyshire, on September 20 2023. Her father, David Cusack, said head coach of the women's team Jonathan Morgan was in the "firing line", in a written complaint sent by her family to Sheffield United outlining issues allegedly stemming from her relationship with him. Ms Cusack was "so happy" to leave Leicester, where she had first worked with Mr Morgan, and was "loving life" until he became her coach again at Sheffield United in February 2023, the inquest heard. The court was told that life had been made "unpleasant" for Ms Cusack while she played for Lei…

Footballer Maddy Cusack 'dismayed' ex-coach was joining her club ... Footballer Maddy Cusack 'dismayed' ex-coach was joining her club months before death Former Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack feared being stigmatised and ridiculed at the club before she was found unresponsive by her father at her family home in Derbyshire, an inquest heard News Rucsandra Moldoveanu Live News Reporter 16:46, 29 Jun 2026 Updated 16:48, 29 Jun 2026 View 2 Images Maddy Cusack (Image: PA) Former Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack was "dismayed" that her previous coach was joining her football club months before she died, her father has told an inquest. Chesterfield Coroner's Court heard that 27-year-old Ms Cusack feared being stigmatised and ridiculed at the club before she was found unresponsive at her home address in Horsley, Derbyshire , on September 20, 2023. Her father David Cusack said head coach of the women’s team Jonathan Morgan was in the "firing line", in a written complaint sent by her family to Sheffield United outlining issues allegedly stemming from her relationship with him. Ms Cusack was "so happy" to leave Leicester, where she had first worked with Mr Morgan, and was "loving l…

Maddy Cusack found dead after 'dismay' at ex-coach ... - The Sun Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook FOOTBALLER Maddy Cusack was found dead at home after becoming “dismayed” her ex-coach was joining Sheffield United, an inquest heard. The star , 27, was discovered hanged at her home address in Horsley, Derbyshire , on September 20 , 2023. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! 5 Maddy Cusack was found dead in September 2023 Credit: PA 5 Tributes flooded in following the tragedy Credit: Reuters Advertisement Her dad David Cusack, said head coach of the women’s team Jonathan Morgan was in the “firing line” following his daughter’s death. The inquest heard Maddy was “so happy” to leave Leicester City , where she had first worked with Morgan, as he made life “unpleasant” for her. David said his daughter “never came across a character” like Morgan before, including the “way he dealt with people”. Maddy then “fell on her feet” when she joined Sheffield United in January 2019 where she also started working for the club’s marketing team part time. The court heard she was “loving life” until he became her coach again at Sheffield Unit…

Maddy Cusack inquest: Player 'dismayed' before death when ... Maddy Cusack inquest: Player ‘dismayed’ before death when previous coach joined Sheffield United By Sophie Robinson, PA Published 29th Jun 2026, 16:20 BST Former Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack was “dismayed” that her previous coach was joining her football club months before she died, her father has told an inquest. Chesterfield Coroner’s Court heard that 27-year-old Ms Cusack feared being stigmatised and ridiculed at the club before she was found unresponsive at her home address in Horsley, Derbyshire , on September 20 2023. Her father, David Cusack, said head coach of the women’s team Jonathan Morgan was in the “firing line”, in a written complaint sent by her family to Sheffield United outlining issues allegedly stemming from her relationship with him. Ms Cusack was “so happy” to leave Leicester City , where she had first worked with Mr Morgan, and was “loving life” until he became her coach again at Sheffield United in February 2023, the inquest heard. Sheffield United's Maddy Cusack during the Continental Women's League Cup group A match at Banks's Stadium, Walsall. An inquest into the death of former Sheffie…

Maddy Cusack’s eating habits changed after manager’s comment, girlfriend tells inquest <ul><li><p>Grace Riglar fights back tears giving evidence</p></li><li><p>Cusack called Sheffield United omission a ‘personal attack’</p></li></ul><p>The girlfriend of the late Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack has told an inquest that Cusack’s former manager Jonathan Morgan called her a “psycho” and that her eating habits changed after he allegedly made a comment referencing her weight.</p><p>Grace Riglar, who played for Sheffield United for one season alongside Cusack, fought back tears multiple times during an emotional and lengthy evidence session at Chesterfield coroner’s court on Tuesday. At one stage she had to take a break while being cross-examined by lawyers representing Sheffield United.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/30/maddy-cusack-inquest-jonathan-morgan">Continue reading...</a>

Maddy Cusack did not want Sheffield United to know about talks with club’s former chaplain, inquest told <ul><li><p>Dr Delroy Hall said Cusack struggled to juggle two jobs</p></li><li><p>Cusack was found dead at her home in September 2023</p></li></ul><p>The former club chaplain at Sheffield United has told an inquest into <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/03/maddy-cusack-jonathan-morgan-womens-football-inquest">Maddy Cusack’s death</a> that she repeatedly asked him not to inform the club that she had been speaking to him.</p><p>Dr Delroy Hall volunteered in the role at Sheffield United from 2017 until November 2023, about two months after Cusack’s death on 20 September 2023. Hall told the court on Wednesday that he thought players would come to him to discuss problems as a “last resort”. Cusack spoke to him multiple times in August 2023, including specifically on 23 August, and Hall said she asked him three or four times: “Please don’t tell anyone I’m talking to you.”</p><p><em>In the UK and Ireland, <a href="https://www.samaritans.org/">Samaritans</a> can be contacted on freephone 116 123. In the US, you can call or text the <a href="https://988lifeline.org/…

Maddy Cusack’s father tells inquest she was dismayed at Sheffield United manager’s return <ul><li><p>Jonathan Morgan claims he provided player welfare</p></li><li><p>Doctor says Maddy feared mental health stigma</p></li></ul><p>The most significant cause of the deterioration of the late Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack’s mental health was the behaviour of Jonathan Morgan, the team’s manager at the time, her father, David Cusack, has told an inquest.</p><p>During a tense exchange with David Cusack, Morgan, who is representing himself at the inquest, accused the player’s father of relying on hearsay to form his opinion of him.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/29/maddy-cusack-inquest-sheffield-united">Continue reading...</a>