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Maddy Cusack “broken by football”: the women’s game in the UK remains an afterthought

Maddy Cusack “broken by football”: the women’s game in the UK remains an afterthought

by Harriet Scott | Dec 6, 2023 4:41PM | Campaign - Maddy Cusack

Former Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack’s early death at 27 has spotlighted the ongoing struggle which still dominates women in football. The pressure of the game is growing but the money in the game is not.  Maddy’s family have criticised the “half-baked”...
#MarkedbyMaddy: The impact of Maddy Cusack on the next generation of players

#MarkedbyMaddy: The impact of Maddy Cusack on the next generation of players

by David Hall | Dec 6, 2023 4:40PM | Campaign - Maddy Cusack

“She helped so many young people. I was always really shy because I thought that if I said something wrong, then I would regret it but I think I should have spoke to her more because now I can’t.” As soon as Hana Bhatia, 14, saw Maddy Cusack play the...
Christmas market gives financial boost to Sprotbrough Cricket Club

Christmas market gives financial boost to Sprotbrough Cricket Club

by Jack Roberts | Dec 1, 2023 4:41PM | News

A Doncaster cricket club has emphasised the importance of fundraising events for grassroots sports clubs after its annual Christmas market took place last weekend. The market, hosted by Sprotbrough Cricket Club, took place on Sunday 26 November. It capped off a...
Blades legend Jagielka finally calls time on stellar career for club and country

Blades legend Jagielka finally calls time on stellar career for club and country

by Joe Green | Dec 1, 2023 4:19PM | Sport, Uncategorized

Sheffield United legend Phil Jagielka has announced his retirement from football this week at the age of 41 following a 23-year career. Jagielka joined United’s youth academy aged 15 and made his first-team debut in 2000, playing for the Blades over 300 times and...
“Transformed” Owls full of belief after encouraging performances under Danny Rohl

“Transformed” Owls full of belief after encouraging performances under Danny Rohl

by Huzaifah Khan | Dec 1, 2023 3:58PM | Sport

Sheffield Wednesday face in-form Blackburn Rovers at Hillsborough this weekend, hoping to build on an encouraging performance against league leaders Leicester City in midweek. Danny Rohl’s men nicked a point at the death of Wednesday’s match and the Owls...
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