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Sheffield United Lacked Resources for Women's Team

Former Sheffield United physio Francesca Carr told an inquest the club lacked sufficient resources for its women's team during summer 2023, when Maddy Cusack was struggling.

Former physio Francesca Carr revealed at the inquest into Maddy Cusack's death that Sheffield United did not have adequate resources in place during summer 2023 to properly support their women's team players. Cusack was found dead at her home in Derbyshire on September 20, 2023, at age 27. milkshake.it.com

Carr, who worked with the team from 2021 to 2024, stated that the club's transition to full-time status felt "rushed," with staff forced to take on multiple roles beyond their remit, such as preparing meals for the team.