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Maddy Cusack’s father tells inquest she was dismayed at Sheffield United manager’s return

Maddy Cusack’s father tells inquest she was dismayed at Sheffield United manager’s return

Summary

Maddy Cusack’s father, David Cusack, told an inquest that Sheffield United manager Jonathan Morgan’s behavior greatly harmed his daughter’s mental health. Maddy Cusack, a Sheffield United footballer who died in September 2023 at age 27, had been unhappy with Morgan returning to manage the team, which her father says was the main reason for her mental health struggles.

Key Facts

  • Maddy Cusack, a professional footballer for Sheffield United, died in September 2023 at age 27.
  • Her father stated that the behavior of Jonathan Morgan, the Sheffield United manager, was the main cause of her mental health decline.
  • Maddy was upset when she learned Morgan, who had previously managed her at Leicester City, was returning to Sheffield United.
  • David Cusack described Morgan’s management style as strict and harsh, causing Maddy to leave Leicester City in 2018.
  • Morgan is representing himself at the inquest and disputed some claims made by David Cusack.
  • Sheffield United’s internal investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing by Morgan.
  • Maddy combined playing football with a marketing job at Sheffield United and felt anxious balancing both roles.
  • Morgan said he tried to help Maddy by making her lunches and allowing flexible training times, which her father said she never mentioned.
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