An investigation following the death of Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack has found no evidence of wrongdoing.
CRUX NEWS reports that the 27-year-old died at her home in Derbyshire on September 20.
In November, the Maddy Cusack Foundation shared a speech online attributed to Cusack’s mother which it said was given at a memorial service in October.
The speech said Cusack’s spirit “was allowed to be broken” by football.
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Derbyshire Constabulary had said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding Cusack’s death In November.
Last month, a coroner opened and adjourned an inquest into her death, local media reported.
United opened what they described as a third-party investigation into processes and conduct at the club after Cusack’s family raised concerns.
However, the club announced on Monday that the investigation had now closed with no evidence found of any wrongdoing.
“Following a thorough review of the valuable input provided by each of the key witnesses put forward by Maddy’s family and the club, the investigation has found no evidence of wrongdoing,” the South Yorkshire club said in a statement published on their official website.
“The club is always looking for ways to evolve and will reflect on the outcomes and recommendations arising from the investigation to consider how processes and policies may be improved.”
United said everyone at the club remained “deeply saddened” by Cusack’s death.
She had worn the No 8 shirt “with distinction”, the club said and was a “valued and popular member” of their marketing department.
“Following Maddy’s death, the club provided staff with the opportunity to engage with additional external support,” the club statement continued.
“As part of the club’s commitment to continual improvement, we have and will continue to review and expand the club-wide well-being support offered to our staff and to increase the learning and development opportunities for all staff around language and culture, welfare and mental health awareness.
“We have also recently strengthened our women’s and girls’ structure with the addition of a new highly experienced head of women’s and girls’ football and other key appointments.
“We wish to offer support to Maddy’s family and the Maddy Cusack Foundation, MC8, and we hope to work with them to continue the lasting positive impact Maddy had on those who knew her.”
