Sheffield United was aware of midfielder Maddy Cusack's issues with coach Jonathan Morgan before hiring him, an inquest has heard.

What happened?

The inquest revealed that Sheffield United's head of football administration, Carl Shieber, had an informal chat with Morgan before he was recruited in February 2023.

Morgan acknowledged that he and Cusack had difficulties at Leicester, which he said he had resolved.

Why it matters for Sheffield United

The club's knowledge of Cusack's issues with Morgan raises questions about the hiring process. The inquest heard that Morgan made comments about Cusack's weight and relationship, which led to her family sending a written complaint to the club.

What comes next?

The inquest continues, with more evidence to be heard about the circumstances surrounding Cusack's death on September 20, 2023. Sheffield United's former women's team general manager, Zoe Johnson, said in an email that Morgan 'doesn't have the greatest reputation in the game but he has a good CV'. The club's decision to hire Morgan despite concerns about his reputation will be scrutinized further in the inquest.