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#Maddy Cusack
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#Maddy Cusack
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00:00 We are very sad to announce that Sheffield United Women's star Maddie Cusack has passed
00:04 away at the age of 27 for his last footage.
00:07 Watch the video till end.
00:09 Cusack was set to start her sixth season with Sheffield and was the first player to reach
00:13 100 appearances for the club.
00:16 The sad news was announced on Thursday.
00:18 Sheffield CEO Stephen Betty said, "This is heartbreaking news for everyone at Bramall
00:23 Lane.
00:24 Maddie had a unique position of being part of a number of teams at Sheffield United and
00:28 was popular with everyone that she came into contact with.
00:32 Her personality and professionalism made her a credit to her family.
00:36 She will be sadly missed."
00:37 Whilst taking in the news and moving forward, the club will offer as much support as possible
00:42 to Maddie's family, friends and colleagues.
00:44 A statement from the club said, "Discussions over suitable tributes and celebrating Maddie's
00:50 life will continue privately.
00:52 The club and Maddie's family would appreciate a period of privacy and will not comment further
00:56 at this sad time."
00:57 The Football Association's Director of Women's Football, Baroness Sue Campbell,
01:02 said, "We are all devastated to learn about the passing of Maddie Cusack.
01:06 On behalf of the FA, the Lionesses, the Women's Super League and the Women's Championship,
01:11 our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Maddie's family, friends, teammates and
01:16 everyone at Sheffield United.
01:18 Maddie also represented England at age group level and we will pay tribute to her at an
01:23 appropriate point.
01:24 We are in contact with the club and will continue to offer them our full support during this
01:29 incredibly sad time."
01:30 Cusack's former club, Birmingham City also paid tribute, "The club are saddened to
01:35 learn of the passing of former player Maddie Cusack.
01:38 All of our thoughts are with Maddie's family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
01:43 Rest in peace, Maddie Cusack."