Sheffield United pay tribute to Maddy Cusack ahead of Newcastle clash after footballer’s tragic death aged 27
SHEFFIELD UNITED paid tribute to Maddy Cusack ahead of their clash with Newcastle on Sunday.
Cusack tragically passed away aged 27 this week, with tributes pouring in from across the football world.
Clubs across the women’s game have been holding a minute’s silence before matches this weekend.
The Blades confirmed Cusack’s death on Thursday and celebrated her life before Sunday’s game.
In a club statement, Sheffield United confirmed: “Ahead of the Newcastle game, we will celebrate & honour the life of Maddy Cusack, a loved & respected figure of the Sheffield United family.
“There will forever be a void in the hearts of everyone connected to the club & a number of activities have been planned to remember her.
“We would politely ask supporters to be in their seats for 4.15pm to partake.”
The club’s matchday programme featured a black and white image of Cusack in a Sheffield United shirt on the cover.
Meanwhile, Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley laid a wreath in memorial outside Bramall Lane.
The Sheffield United players also wore shirts with Cusack’s name and number on the back prior to kick-off.
Both teams and the supporters then paused for a minute’s silence in memory of Cusack.
A minute’s applause was also observed by fans in the eighth minute, with Cusack having worn the number eight shirt for Sheffield United.
Midfielder Cusack joined the Blades back in 2019 and also worked for the club as a marketing executive.
She signed a new deal back in July after making her 100th appearance last term.
Prior to signing for Sheffield United, Cusack also had spells with both Birmingham and Aston Villa.
Her cause of death has not yet been revealed.