Sheffield United will pay tribute to the former England youth international Maddy Cusack before Sunday’s visit of Newcastle United after the popular midfielder died at the age of 27.
Cusack, who was named vice-captain last month, had just started her sixth season with the Yorkshire club in the Women’s Championship and was the longest-serving player in their squad. She signed a new contract extension in July and also worked as a marketing executive at Bramall Lane.
“First and foremost our thoughts are with Maddy’s friends and family,” Paul Heckingbottom, the United manager, said.
“She’s been a big part of everything in my time here, a senior figure amongst the women’s team and a senior figure amongst the media team, as well, so everyone would see
© Times Media Limited 2023.