In a surprising turn of events, Sheffield United Women's manager Jonathan Morgan has been sacked after just one year in charge. The club released a statement on Friday citing 'conduct before arriving at Bramall Lane' as the reason for his dismissal.
According to the statement, new information came to light in the last few days about Morgan's conduct prior to joining Sheffield United Women. Based on this information, the club concluded that his position was untenable, leading to his termination.
Adding to the controversy, Morgan's management agency, Tongue Tied Management (TTM), also terminated their contract with him. They stated that they learned new information about his relationship with a player under his charge, prompting them to sever ties immediately. TTM emphasized that this decision was necessary to protect the integrity of their agency.
This recent development comes after Morgan had just returned to his duties at the club last month following a three-month investigation into his conduct. The investigation was launched after the tragic death of Sheffield player Maddy Cusack, where Morgan was blamed by her family for contributing to her deteriorating mental health. However, the investigation did not find any evidence of wrongdoing on his part.
Cusack's death on September 20 rattled the football community, and the FA had already started an investigation into the circumstances surrounding it on January 25. It is unclear how Morgan's dismissal will impact this ongoing investigation.
Following Morgan's departure, Luke Turner has taken on the role of interim head coach for Sheffield United Women. He will be leading them in their upcoming Women's Championship fixture against Durham Women.
The sudden sacking of Jonathan Morgan has left fans and the football community with many questions. The club's decision to terminate his employment and his management agency's prompt action shed light on potential serious misconduct issues. As the investigations into Maddy Cusack's death continue, it remains to be seen how this latest development will impact the ongoing case.
