# Maddy Cusack kept talks with former chaplain from Sheffield United, inquest told

An inquest into the death of Sheffield United women's footballer Maddy Cusack heard that she did not want the club to know about her discussions with the team's former chaplain. The revelation emerged during ongoing proceedings examining the circumstances around her death in 2023. This matters as it provides insight into her private interactions and potential pressures leading up to her passing.

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### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/08/maddy-cusack-inquest-sheffield-united-former-chaplain-womens-football) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:12 GMT