Maddy Cusack’s former Sheffield United coach Jonathan Morgan loses job just a week after the FA opened investigation into her tragic death as they reveal ‘new information has come to light’ regarding his conduct before Bramall Lane spell
Jonathan Morgan has left his role as manager of Sheffield United just a week after the Football Association opened a new investigation into the death of one of his players, Maddy Cusack.
A statement read: ‘Sheffield United can confirm that Head Coach of the Sheffield United Women’s Team, Jonathan Morgan, has left the club.
‘As a result of new information that has come to light in recent days regarding Mr Morgan’s conduct prior to his arrival at Bramall Lane, the Club has concluded that Mr Morgan’s position is no longer tenable and that his employment with the Club has been terminated. .’
In September, Mail Sport revealed that Morgan would step down from his role as manager of Sheffield United’s women’s first team after a formal complaint was made over alleged behavior towards certain players.
Sheffield United manager Jonathan Morgan (pictured) has left his position as head coach
Morgan was cleared to return to work after an investigation found no evidence of misconduct.
He returned to the sidelines for the first time when the Blades played Tottenham in the FA Cup earlier this month. But has left his position on Bramall Lane.
Mail Sport understands that Cusack’s family were not informed in advance of Morgan’s departure.
Mail Sport revealed last month how the Football Association launched an investigation into the tragic death of Sheffield United vice-captain Cusack after her family presented the governing body with new information.
Cusack, the club’s longest-serving player and the first to make 100 appearances, died at her home in Horsley, Derbyshire, on September 20. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
Sheffield United appointed an independent third party in October to conduct a formal investigation into concerns raised by the family about processes and behavior at the club.
It is understood Maddy’s family provided Sheffield United with a list of names of people they felt should be spoken to in the independent investigation the club commissioned.
However, when the investigation was completed, they were left frustrated that some of the people on the list had not been contacted.
That investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing, but the FA confirmed earlier this month that they were reviewing that process.
Mail Sport understands that FA officials met with Cusack’s family in late January and it was believed discussions had been positive.
An inquest into Cusack’s was opened at Derby Coroner’s Court in October and suspended.
More to follow.