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Inquest told Maddy Cusack sought to keep Sheffield United unaware of talks with former club chaplain | Sheffield United Women

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026grace

During an inquest examining the death of Maddy Cusack, the former spiritual advisor for Sheffield United stated that she had repeatedly urged him not to disclose their conversations to the club. Dr Delroy Hall, who served in the voluntary position from 2017 until November 2023—roughly two months after Cusack’s passing on 20 September 2023—testified on […]

Maddy Cusack and fellow players were failed by Sheffield United, inquest hears

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026grace

Sheffield United failed Maddy Cusack, and the shift of the women’s squad from part-time to full-time professional status in the summer of 2023 was not handled as it ought to have been, an inquest examining her death heard. Ian McCallum, who served as general manager of the women’s side on a temporary basis from February […]

Coach recounts final contact with Maddy Cusack at inquest

July 7, 2026July 8, 2026grace

During the hearing, it was revealed that on 6 September 2023, Cusack had texted Morgan to let him know she would be absent from training. After she made contact again, the two arranged to speak over the phone several days later, on 11 September 2023. Morgan recounted to the inquiry that during their conversation, he […]

Coach branded Maddy Cusack a liar to FA, inquest hears

July 6, 2026July 7, 2026grace

The inquiry was informed that Morgan had submitted details of his connection with Cusack to the Football Association during the investigation that followed her passing. Answering questions from Dean Armstrong KC, who is acting on behalf of Cusack’s relatives, Morgan stated: “Looking at what has happened since Maddy died, I sincerely believe the picture painted […]