Sheffield United Women show support for Jonathan Morgan with hugs and high fives on his dugout return... with manager cleared to return to work after investigation into circumstances of Maddy Cusack's death

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Jonathan Morgan was embraced with hugs and given high fives as his players showed their support on his return to Sheffield United’s dugout.

Morgan had not taken charge of a game since September 17 after a complaint against him was lodged by the family of Maddy Cusack, who died at her home in Horsley on September 20. Her death was not treated as suspicious by police.

A report by the Athletic said that Cusack’s family believe their daughter took her own life for reasons connected to the appointment of Morgan in February 2023.

Morgan strenuously denies any wrongdoing and a third-party investigation, conducted on behalf of the Blades, cleared him to return to work in December. The Football Association is reviewing the details of the investigation.

Sunday’s fourth-round FA Cup tie was Morgan’s first game in four months and his players produced numerous moments of togetherness in a thrilling five-goal match, which Tottenham won 3-2.

Jonathan Morgan (middle) high-fived Sheffield United goal scorer Sophie Haywood on Sunday

Morgan had not taken charge of a game since September 17 after a complaint against him

A probe into Maddy Cusack’s death by Sheffield United found ‘no evidence of wrongdoing’

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Sheffield United took an early lead and the bench erupted before a warm embrace for Morgan.

Tottenham had only partially cleared a free-kick and the ball was headed back across goal, with Sophie Haywood volleying in from close range.

Haywood raced over to hug her manager after celebrating with her team-mates.

The Blades were first to every ball and deservedly doubled their lead shortly after half-time.

A moment of brilliance saw Ashley Hodson nutmeg her marker before sending a curling shot against the bar, which fell kindly for Jess Sigsworth to head home from close range.

Players and staff embraced Morgan on more than one occasion, as well as multiple high-fives

Once again, the Sheffield United bench celebrated emphatically, with both Hodson and Sigsworth running over to hug Morgan.

While the celebrations were taking place, a lone Tottenham supporter was heard shouting at the Sheffield United bench ‘how f****** dare you, you’re scum’.

Furthermore, a group of travelling Tottenham fans brought a stadium to the match which read: ‘There’s only one Maddy Cusack’.

In addition, fans of both teams, as well as both sets of coaching staff, held a minute’s applause in the eighth minute for Cusack, a reference to her shirt number.