Footballer Maddy Cusack’s coach called her a ‘psycho’, inquest hears

The coverage of Maddy Cusack's story broadly agrees on the coach's derogatory comment, but diverges in framing and tone. Left-leaning BBC News places blame on the coach for Maddy's death, while centre-ground outlets like Evening Standard and BBC News focus on the inquest into the comment and Maddy's death. Right-leaning Sky News emphasizes the coach's negative comment, highlighting a negative tone.

Maddy Cusack's coach her 'nemesis', mum tells inquest

Cusack would still be alive if the coach of the women's team had not been employed, her mother says.

Footballer Maddy Cusack’s coach called her a ‘psycho’, inquest hears

The 27-year-old was found unconscious by her father at their family home in Horsley, Derbyshire, on September 20 2023, and she died the same day.

Maddy Cusack's coach called her a 'psycho' before her death, inquest hears

Former Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack's coach called her a "psycho" before her death, an inquest heard.