Coach played mind games with Cusack before death, inquest told
A team-mate tells an inquest Maddy Cusack was "anxious" about Jonathan Morgan joining Sheffield United.
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Notable Quotes
"I think it was stuff she told me about her previous experience prior to Jonathan coming to Sheffield."
— Grace Riglar , Athlete
"She found it uncomfortable when Jonathan would call me 'Mrs Cusack', especially in front of other players."
— Grace Riglar , Athlete
Key People
David Cusack is the father of Maddy Cusack.
Team-mate of Maddy Cusack who provided testimony at the inquest.
Jonathan Morgan is a coach who negatively impacted Maddy Cusack's experience at Leicester City.
Maddy Cusack was a former Sheffield United player who passed away in 2023.
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A team-mate tells an inquest Maddy Cusack was "anxious" about Jonathan Morgan joining Sheffield United.
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