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Former physio: Sheffield United rushed women's team move

Former Sheffield United physio Francesca Carr testified at Maddy Cusack's inquest that the club's transition to full-time status for the women's team felt 'rushed' and left staff struggling to support players.

Francesca Carr, who worked as the women's team physio between 2021 and 2024, told the court that Sheffield United did not have sufficient resources in place during the summer of 2023 to properly look after their women's team players. Cusack was found dead at her family's home in Derbyshire on September 20, 2023, at age 27, just weeks into United's first season with full-time training.

Carr revealed that staff were carrying out multiple roles beyond their remit, including making lunch for the team, as the club adjusted to the new full-time structure. The inquest continues as investigations into the circumstances surrounding Cusack's death proceed. moryak.biz