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Coroner Inquest Finds Manager’s Comments Tied to Maddy Cusack Death

7/8/2026

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Summary

Morgan Accused

A coroner’s inquest examined the death of Maddy Cusack, found unconscious on 20 September 2023 and pronounced dead.
Jonathan Morgan offered her a contract on 5 May 2023.
He noted in August 2023 that she was “not well”.
She messaged Morgan on 6 September that she would miss training, later seeing a GP on 11 September.
Her family complained to Sheffield United, calling Morgan her “nemesis” and alleging weight-related comments.

Summary

Morgan Testifies

Mr Morgan testified he urged Maddy to take time off after consulting club doctor Dr Subhashis Basu.
He said he expected anxiety from any former player when meeting Maddy again.
He recalled Maddy greeted him with a hug, congratulations, and arranged a catch-up at Sheffield United.
He noted a September 11 contact cited a GP visit and two-week medication, yet no record was made and HR was not notified.

History

Historical Context

Since its 1907 founding, the PFA has run a wellbeing department with a 24-hour helpline and over 200 counsellors. Building on that legacy, the 2016 mental-health charter—backed by the FA and Gary Neville—prompted Sheffield United to add welfare officers, a practice echoed in the 2023 Maddy Cusack inquest and the FA’s current push for stricter reporting.

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Morgan Accused

A coroner’s inquest examined the death of Maddy Cusack, found unconscious on 20 September 2023 and pronounced dead.
Jonathan Morgan offered her a contract on 5 May 2023.
He noted in August 2023 that she was “not well”.
She messaged Morgan on 6 September that she would miss training, later seeing a GP on 11 September.
Her family complained to Sheffield United, calling Morgan her “nemesis” and alleging weight-related comments.

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