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Sheffield United women’s player Maddy Cusack dies aged 27

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Published 19:35 21 Sep 2023 GMT+1

Sheffield United women’s player Maddy Cusack dies aged 27

Sheffield United women’s player Maddy Cusack has died aged 27

Marcus Chan

Marcus Chan

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Topics: Womens Football, Football, Sheffield United

Marcus Chan
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Sheffield United women’s star Maddy Cusack has passed away at the age of 27.

Cusack was set to start her sixth season with Sheffield and was the first player to reach 100 appearances for the club.

The sad news was announced on Thursday, Sheffield CEO, Stephen Bettis said: “This is heartbreaking news for everyone at Bramall Lane. Maddy had a unique position of being part of a number of teams at Sheffield United and was popular with everyone that she came into contact with.

“Her personality and professionalism made her a credit to her family — she will be sadly missed. Whilst taking in the news and moving forward, the club will offer as much support as possible to Maddy’s family, friends and colleagues.”

A statement from the club said: “Discussions over suitable tributes and celebrating Maddy's life will continue privately. The Club and Maddy's family would appreciate a period of privacy and will not comment further at this sad time.”

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The Football Association’s director of women’s football, Baroness Sue Campbell said: “We are all devastated to learn about the passing of Maddy Cusack. On behalf of the FA, the Lionesses, the Women’s Super League and the Women’s Championship, our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Maddy’s family, friends, team-mates and everyone at Sheffield United.

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“Maddy also represented England at age-group level and we will pay tribute to her at an appropriate point. We are in contact with the club and will continue to offer them our full support during this incredibly sad time.”

Cusack’s former club, Birmingham City also paid tribute, they said: “The Club are saddened to learn of the passing of former player Maddy Cusack. All of our thoughts are with Maddy’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.”

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