Maddy Cusack did not want Sheffield United to know about talks with club’s former chaplain, inquest told
Summary
At an inquest into Maddy Cusack’s death, the former chaplain of Sheffield United said Cusack asked him not to tell the club about their talks. The inquest also heard about delays and financial challenges related to Sheffield United Women’s team moving to full-time status, and the pressures players faced.Key Facts
- Maddy Cusack spoke several times with Dr. Delroy Hall, the former Sheffield United chaplain, asking him not to inform the club.
- Hall volunteered as club chaplain from 2017 to November 2023 and supported players as a last option.
- Cusack managed both football and a marketing job at the club, working seven days a week and feeling under pressure.
- Hall offered Cusack coping advice but did not believe she was at immediate risk of self-harm.
- Sheffield United Women’s team’s move to full-time status was delayed due to financial approvals and waiting on the men’s team promotion.
- Club officials said financial support from the men’s team was essential, and at one point funding the women’s team was at risk.
- The women’s team manager’s recruitment included concerns about his sideline behavior but he was still hired.
- Senior club leaders said they were unaware Cusack struggled with her dual roles and defended the club’s progress in women’s football.
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